Artwork
Whirlwinds, Dead Mountains, Mojave Desert, California
Whirlwinds, Dead Mountains, Mojave Desert, California is an ink print by George Elbert Burr. It dates from 1921 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower left in plate: [artist's monogram]; lower left in graphite: George Elbert Burr; lower right in graphite: Whirlwinds Dead Mountains Mojave Desert /83
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Overview
Whirlwinds, Dead Mountains, Mojave Desert, California is a print created by George Elbert Burr around 1921. It is a drypoint work on wove paper, printed in green.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a desert landscape with whirlwinds and mountains, conveying a sense of depth and atmosphere through simple yet effective details. The scene is set in the Mojave Desert, California, a region that Burr often represented in his work.
Technique & Style
Burr employed the drypoint technique, scratching a design into a plate with a sharp tool to create the image. The resulting print features subtle texture and tone, characteristic of drypoint.
Context
Burr was known for his etchings and drypoints of American West landscapes, and this work is a representative example of his focus on desert and mountain scenery.
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Artist
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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