Artwork
Dunes near Palm Springs, California (no.2)
Dunes near Palm Springs, California (no.2) is an ink print by George Elbert Burr. It dates from 1934 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Dunes near Palm Springs, California (no.
About this work
Overview
Dunes near Palm Springs, California (no. 2) is a drypoint print by George Elbert Burr, created around 1934, capturing a serene desert landscape in monochromatic brownish-black tones on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts rolling sand dunes with sparse vegetation in the foreground, set against a distant, jagged mountain range. The scene reflects Burr’s artistic fascination with the arid and mountainous American West.
Technique & Style
Utilizing the drypoint technique, Burr scratched lines into a metal plate to achieve textured, expressive marks. This method lends a three-dimensional quality to the sand, with intricate lines suggesting shifting wind patterns.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1934, specific provenance details for this print are not provided in the available information.
Context
This work is characteristic of Burr’s broader oeuvre focused on the American West’s natural beauty, emphasizing the unique textures and landscapes of desert and mountain regions.
Legacy
As part of Burr’s drypoint oeuvre, *Dunes near Palm Springs* contributes to the artist’s legacy in capturing the American West’s serene and rugged landscapes through precise, textured printmaking techniques.
Artist & collection
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.
