The Afterglow, Grand Canyon, Arizona

Amerikanische Grafik 1902–1916, vers 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.
Artiste
Amerikanische Grafik 1902–1916
Datation
vers 1904
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
watercolor and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
51,12 × 76,52 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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