Wounded Mountain
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color intaglio on wove paper
Dimensions
plate: 61 x 42 cm (24 x 16 9/16 in.) sheet: 64.5 x 50.6 cm (25 3/8 x 19 15/16 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number
1959.10.47
Art Historical Context
### Wounded Mountain Step into the surreal dreamscape of *Wounded Mountain* (1958), a captivating color intaglio print by-American artist Michael Ponce de. Measuring 61 x 42 cm on the plate, this work on smooth wove paper exemplifies Ponce de León's mastery of intricate printmaking during the mid-20th century. Known for his fantastical visions blending organic forms and landscapes, he drew fromrealist influences, creating compositions that evoke emotion and mystery. The evocative title suggests a personified natural world, perhaps reflecting post-World War II anxieties about humanity's impact...