The Afterglow, Grand Canyon, Arizona

Amerikanische Grafik 1902–1916, c. 1904

The painting shows a view of a vast canyon landscape. The horizon is near the top third of the composition, separating the land and the sky. The tops of the canyon walls are depicted in warm tones of red, orange, and brown. Bold and expressive brushstrokes capture the textures and depths of the canyon surfaces. The reds, oranges, and browns of the tops of the canyons contrast with deep blues and purples in the shadows of the canyon walls. The sky shows muted greenish and grayish tones, suggesting a setting sun casting warm light across the formations.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1902–1916
Date
c. 1904
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
51.12 × 76.52 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The painting shows a view of a vast canyon landscape. The horizon is near the top third of the composition, separating the land and the sky. The tops of the canyon walls are depicted in warm tones of red, orange, and brown. Bold and expressive brushstrokes capture the textures and depths of the canyon surfaces. The reds, oranges, and browns of the tops of the canyons contrast with deep blues and purples in the shadows of the canyon walls. The sky shows muted greenish and grayish tones, suggesting a setting sun casting warm light across the formations.

Amerikanische Grafik 1902–1916