Name/Title
The Leaning TreeEntry/Object ID
2010.05.01Description
Philip Bornarth, "The Leaning Tree" 1960. Etching made for Ox Bow's 50th Anniversary 1960. Bornarth taught printmaking at Ox-Bow in 1960. This image was done for the poster celebrating Ox-Bow's 50th birthday that year.
The best-known tree at Ox-Bow, until its demise in the 1960s, is captured in this print. Eventually propped to maintain its balance, this large White Pine stood near the lagoon and old fishing shanties, which were used as studios and dormitories for students and faculty. The cross hatching of lines throughout this print brings a considerable amount of depth and density. The tree is lit from the back, and behind it the viewer can make out shimmering water of the lagoon to the right. The tree leans to the right over the water. On the left we can see the roofs of the fish shanties. The dense clumps of the branches show the defining feature of the white pine.Type of Print
EtchingCollection
Artworks, 1910 Ox-BowCataloged By
Voss, MaryAcquisition
Accession
2010.05Source or Donor
Van Ark, Mae, Van Ark, "Mike" MyronAcquisition Method
DonationLexicon
Search Terms
Poster - Ox Bow 50th anniversary, Leaning Tree PosterLocation
Shelf
AC bay 12Room
Art Conservation RoomGeneral Notes
Note
Framed by the SDHS and placed in the "Passion for Painting " exhibit at the SCA Aug. 13 - Oct. 4
Status: OK
Status By: Mary Voss
Status Date: 2010-08-16Create Date
August 16, 2010Update Date
April 29, 2025