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Desert Cedars, New Mexico

George Elbert Burr

National Gallery of Art

The image features a detailed view of a large, gnarled tree in the foreground, set against a horizon with distant mesas and rolling hills. The horizon line includes cliffs and rock formations. The etching captures the textures of the tree's bark and leaves. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of gray and black. Whimsically drawn clouds are scattered across the sky and landscape.

Artwork Details

Date
1920
Medium
etching in blue-black on wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 3356 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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