1920
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Desert Cedars, New Mexico is a 1920 ink by George Elbert Burr, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a lone, twisted tree standing in a dry, open landscape. The tree’s thick branches spread wide, its roots tangled in the ground. In the distance, small hills and a few scattered bushes dot the flat, sunlit terrain. The artist used fine lines to show the tree’s rough bark and the texture of the land. The blue-black ink stands out against the light paper, making the scene feel quiet and still. Want to see more? Check out etching to learn how artists create these detailed prints.
George Elbert Burr (April 14, 1859 – November 17, 1939 ) was an American printmaker and painter best known for his etchings and drypoints of the desert and mountain regions of the American West.
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