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Verde River, Arizona

George Elbert Burr

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a landscape with a vast sky dominating the upper half. The horizon is low, with treetops and distant mountains underneath dramatic clouds. The foreground shows a desert terrain with cacti and shrubs leading towards a river or body of water. The artwork appears to be an engraving or etching with fine lines and subtle gradations. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing shades of gray to highlight detail and contrast between light and dark areas.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1932
Medium
drypoint and softground etching in green on wove paper
Dimensions
3315 × 2707 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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