Window Rock

1983

Klaus Fussmann

Associated Names
Klaus Fussmann

Artist, German, born 1938

The painting shows a landscape with rocky formations against a soft, overcast sky. The horizon is low, emphasizing the tall rocks. The brushstrokes are loose and fluid, giving an expressive feeling. The rocks are depicted with varying hues and color washes. Red, pink, and earthy brown colors characterize the rocks, contrasting with muted greens and blues. In the distance, there are soft blues and grays in the sky. The colors create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gouache on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Edward R. Broida

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.8 x 40.9 cm (11 5/16 x 16 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.142.53

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Lefebre Gallery, New York); purchased 1984 by Edward R. Broida, Los Angeles; gift 2005 to NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2006

  • McCormick, Seth. Selections from the Collection of Edward R. Broida. Washington, 2006: [13] (checklist of Broida gift).

Inscriptions

along bottom edge in gouache: FU. 83 / Arizona / Window Rock

Wikidata ID

Q64592568

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