Snow-covered Stream by Charles W. Dahlgreen

Charles W. Dahlgreen 1864-1955 Dahlgreen was born in Chicago and lived in the Chicago area his entire life. As might be expected he studied at the Chicago Art Institute and became an accomplished painter and etcher. He was prolific and traveled across the country using the land as his preferred subject. He was a talented artist, although his representation of his subject is quite traditional. His work won many awards. He was a member of the Chicago Society of Etchers, The Brown County Art Association (Indiana), and the Oak Park League. His work is held in many major collections. He donated his work and his etching plates to the Smithsonian Institution. In 1945 he authorized the Smithsonian to print images from his plates and sell them to generate revenue to fund acquisitions.
This etching is not one of those reprinted by the Smithsonian--it is an original as evidenced by his pencil signature in the lower right. The etching is not titled. The impression is crisp with intense inking. He uses aquatinting to create the sense of overcast that enhances the shadow of the woods. The chiaroscuro is intense particularly emphasizing the gnarled trees, and contrasts with the white of the piled up snow. Despite the cold and brooding mood the scene conveys, a stream has open water suggesting that even in the depth of winter, spring will arrive. An excellent example of the work of this artist. The paper is showing some age discoloration and handling. There is extensive foxing in the margins, but this spares the image. The price reflects the condition.

Size: 1930s
Price: $160
Size: 12.5 x 9.5 inches
Plate Size: 9.75 x 8
Condition: Good
Medium: Aquatint Etching
Subject: Western

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