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Gerrit Albertus Beneker — Windy Willows
Gerrit Albertus Beneker

Windy Willows

1928

This etching depicts a gnarled tree standing prominently in a rural landscape, its twisted trunk and spreading branches rendered with careful attention to organic form. Simple structures, possibly farm buildings, nestle in the middle distance beneath the tree's protective canopy. The artist employs fine linear hatching to create depth and shadow, a technique characteristic of early twentieth-century printmaking. The composition captures a quiet moment of rural life, emphasizing the enduring presence of nature's most ancient inhabitants. This work exemplifies the regional landscape tradition that flourished among Cape Cod and Provincetown artists during the early modern period.

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Provincetown Art Association & Museum Benefit Auction

May 16, 2026

Estimate: $400$600

Lot 20

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Gerrit Albertus Beneker, Windy Willows, 1928

This etching depicts a gnarled tree standing prominently in a rural landscape, its twisted trunk and spreading branches rendered with careful attention to organic form. Simple structures, possibly farm buildings, nestle in the middle distance beneath the tree's protective canopy. The artist employs fine linear hatching to create depth and shadow, a technique characteristic of early twentieth-century printmaking. The composition captures a quiet moment of rural life, emphasizing the enduring presence of nature's most ancient inhabitants. This work exemplifies the regional landscape tradition that flourished among Cape Cod and Provincetown artists during the early modern period.

Medium
Etching
Dimensions
12.7 x 10.2 cm
Year
1928
Seen at
Eldred's, East Dennis, Massachusetts, United States

Related themes

Linear Hatching, Twentieth Century, Landscape Art, Cape Cod, European Influence, Etching, Architectural Elements, Printmaking, Signed Work, Pastoral Theme, Farm Buildings, Framed Print, Black And White, American Regional Art, Ink On Paper, Nature, Rural Landscape, Tree Study, Figurative, Natural Forms