Over the Hills

1941

Elmer Capshaw

Associated Names
Elmer Capshaw

Artist, American, 1920 - 1945

The image depicts an abstract landscape with a high point of view. The horizon line is positioned towards the top, resembling distant hills or mountains. The composition features a black and white color scheme, with bold black areas against a lighter background. The landforms below are made up of sharp, stylized patterns and shapes, creating fields and hills with varying textures and densities. The shapes converge into clusters, suggesting cultivated land or textural changes. The overall visual effect is rhythmic and patterned, with stark contrast for a dramatic aesthetic.
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Associated Artworks

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The image is a black and white depiction of Turner Falls. In the foreground, there is a river, and in the background, a central waterfall cascades down jagged rocks. The view does not show the horizon. The focus is on the waterfall and rocks, with bold, expressive strokes creating contrast between black ink and cream paper. The printmaking technique adds texture and depth through shadows and highlights. The monochrome palette emphasizes the natural beauty and ruggedness of the scene. Small figures can be seen in the lower corners, providing scale to the setting.

Turner Falls

R. Wendell Tomberlin

1941

Graphic Oklahoma 1942

Various Artists, Ira Eppler

1935

The image shows several individuals engaged in manual labor, dismantling or modifying a building structure. The view is slightly elevated, with the horizon not distinctly visible. The scene is framed by trees and architectural elements. The style features bold black lines and shapes on a light background, resembling a woodcut or linocut technique. The color palette is monochromatic. One figure is working with rubble and construction materials in the foreground, while more figures are working near steps leading up to the building. The background is minimally sketched. The composition highlights the human figures and their interaction with the built environment.

Tearing Down the Old Jail

William Harold Smith

1941


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, Over the Hills; lower right, Elmer Capshaw

Wikidata ID

Q76456048

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