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Texas Landscape (no. 1)

c. 1940

Veronica Helfensteller

Associated Names

Veronica Helfensteller

Artist, American, 1910 - 1964

The image shows a landscape with various plants and foliage in the foreground. A small animal is grazing near a wooden structure resembling a shed. Trees are scattered throughout the scene, and a cart with wheels is near two prominent trees. Another structure with a cross-shaped element is also present. The sky is depicted with scattered lines suggesting clouds. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing shading for depth and dimension.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

plate: 127 x 201 mm
sheet: 161 x 233 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.2438

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: Texas Landscape in pencil, lower left corner; signed: V. Helfensteller in pencil, lower right corner

Wikidata ID

Q76441777

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