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The Storm
1939
This ink drawing presents a dramatic mountainous landscape dominated by towering rock formations rendered in bold, gestural strokes. The composition centers on a massive cliff face with deeply shadowed ravines and angular surfaces that suggest geological upheaval, while a lighter peak crowned with snow rises behind. In the foreground, a sparse settlement or encampment appears as delicate marks scattered across a valley floor, providing human scale against the overwhelming natural forces above. The artist employs varying densities of ink to create atmospheric perspective, with heavier shading in the mid ground and more diffuse marks receding into a turbulent sky. This work exemplifies the Surrealist and Constructivist interests in dynamic form and psychological intensity that characterized Tchelitchew's distinctive approach to landscape.
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Overall
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Rago Auctions
Notes
A Ménage with George Platt Lynes, Rago Auctions, 2026-05-01. Lot 253. Signed and dated to lower right ‘P.
🔨 Auction Lot
A Ménage with George Platt Lynes
May 1, 2026
Estimate: $1,200 – $1,800
Lot 253
For Sale
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