Gumbo Lane 1927

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Wanda Gág’s 1927 wood engraving “Gumbo Lane” depicts a winding path through a forest, captured in a striking black and white palette. The detail of the trees and foliage is captivating, highlighting the artist's skilled use of line work in a style reminiscent of Art Deco. The pathway seems to lead to an archway of trees in the distance, inviting the viewer to imagine the landscape beyond. This enchanting scene demonstrates Gág's talent for capturing the beauty of nature through a unique and expressive lens.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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This slightly surreal scene captures Wanda Gág’s rapture over the garden at her rural retreat Tumble Timbers. She nicknamed the garden Gumbo Lane. It produced nothing more exotic than lima beans and Swiss chard, but to Gág it was something primal and passionately alive. The plants sprout eyes, the wooden posts rear up like snakes, and the grape arbor appears ready to charge. The little building at upper right was the outhouse for Tumble Timbers, which had no electricity or running water.