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The Afterglow, Grand Canyon, Arizona
The Afterglow, Grand Canyon, Arizona is a gouache drawing by the Impressionist artist Lucien Whiting Powell. It dates from 1904 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower right in watercolor: Lucien Powell; upper center verso in graphite: The Afterglow / Grand Canyon / Ariz.
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Overview
The Afterglow, Grand Canyon, Arizona is a watercolor and gouache drawing on paperboard created by Lucien Whiting Powell around 1904.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a serene Grand Canyon landscape with a vast expanse of rugged terrain and a soft, colored sky. Earthy tones dominate the palette, evoking a sense of calmness and tranquility.
Technique & Style
Powell used subtle brushstrokes to convey gentle movement in the sky, while the terrain is rendered with textured, earthy tones, creating depth and dimensionality.
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