Loraine Elizabeth Moore

American, 1911 - 1988

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The image shows an adobe-style building, possibly a church, viewed from an angled perspective. The sky fills the upper portion of the picture with subtle cloud formations. Dark, rounded forms near us indicate rocky terrain leading to the structure. In the distance, faint shapes resembling trees or shrubs are present beside the building, which has crosses on its walls. The scene features a monochromatic palette of various brown tones, creating an earthy atmosphere. Smooth and controlled brushstrokes give a soft yet detailed depiction. The composition conveys a calm environment through shadows and tonal variations.
Loraine Elizabeth Moore, Picuris Pueblo, c. 1952, aquatint and etching, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3571

Picuris Pueblo

Loraine Elizabeth Moore · c. 1952 · aquatint and etching ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3571

The image is a print of a narrow, winding street lined with small buildings. The perspective shows an overhead view of a settlement. Darkly shaded hills are visible at the edge of the sky, with a tall telephone pole in the foreground leading the eye into the composition. Rustic buildings with simple designs and deeply shaded roofs are arranged along the street. The bold and sharp brushstrokes create contrast between black and white, and the color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing form and line.
Loraine Elizabeth Moore, Arcadia, 1941, screenprint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1642.15

Arcadia

Loraine Elizabeth Moore · 1941 · screenprint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1642.15