Artwork
Wildcat Canyon
Wildcat Canyon is a print by Ernest Haskell. It dates from 1919 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Hills rise in the background, while a small cluster of trees and a lone building sit near the water in the lower right.
This black-and-white sketch shows a winding river cutting through a rugged landscape. Hills rise in the background, while a small cluster of trees and a lone building sit near the water in the lower right. The lines are loose but precise, capturing the twist of the river and the shape of the land.
The artist focused on the raw, untamed feel of the canyon, leaving little detail in the sky. The signature in the corner reads "Haskell," matching the name in the facts.
Check out Ernest Haskell (American, 1876–1925) to see more of his work.
Overview
Wildcat Canyon is a 1919 black-and-white print by American artist Ernest Haskell, currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a rugged, natural landscape featuring a winding river, hills, a small group of trees, and a solitary building. The emphasis is on capturing the untamed, raw essence of the canyon.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose yet precise lines, the work effectively conveys the twists of the river and the contours of the land, with minimal attention to sky detail.
History & Provenance
Created in 1919 by Ernest Haskell (1876–1925), the piece is signed 'Haskell' and resides in The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ernest Haskell was an American artist and illustrator, internationally famous in his lifetime and remembered for his etchings, as well as engravings, pen-and-ink drawings, lithographs and watercolors.
