Who painted Whirlwinds, Dead Mountains, Mojave Desert, California?

Whirlwinds, Dead Mountains, Mojave Desert, California was painted by George Elbert Burr in 1921.

Where can I see Whirlwinds, Dead Mountains, Mojave Desert, California?

Whirlwinds, Dead Mountains, Mojave Desert, California is held by National Gallery of Art.

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Artwork

Whirlwinds, Dead Mountains, Mojave Desert, California

George Elbert Burr , 1921

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.

About this work

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 & collection

Artist

George Elbert Burr

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.

Museum

National Gallery of Art

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