In the Petrified Forest (General View, Middle Park)

c.1895-1897

A.C. Vroman

Associated Names
A.C. Vroman

Artist, American, 1856 - 1916

The image shows a wide, arid landscape seen from an elevated perspective. The horizon is high, emphasizing the expansive scene. Large rock formations, possibly petrified wood, are scattered on the earth's surface. In the distance, there are hills and more rocks. The color scheme is sepia, giving an aged feel to the scenery. The image captures the isolation and ruggedness of the environment.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    collodion print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon

  • Dimensions

    image: 15.2 x 20.3 cm (6 x 8 in.)
    sheet: 16.5 x 21.6 cm (6 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2006.170.23

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mary and Dan Solomon; purchase and gift to NGA, 2006.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Stamped, lower left on image: A137.; by artist, across bottom on support in ink: "In the Petrified Forest." (General view, Middle Park); on verso, by unknown hand, lower left in graphite: PE 21, 80; upper right: X

Wikidata ID

Q64032366

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