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A Mirage, Arizona

George Elbert Burr

National Gallery of Art

The artwork depicts a desert landscape with a low viewpoint. The terrain stretches into the distance with jagged mountain peaks dominating the high horizon. Close plants and desert vegetation are detailed with strokes contrasting against the sand and rock. The etched technique showcases depth and texture, with a monochromatic color palette of black, white, and gray. The transition from vegetation to mountains adds to the vastness of the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1929
Medium
drypoint in black on laid paper
Dimensions
3336 × 2713 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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