The Cimarron

1940

Doel Reed

Associated Names
Doel Reed
Artist, American, 1894 - 1985
Ira Eppler
Publisher, American, active 1930s - 1940s
The image shows a landscape from an elevated point of view. The horizon line is in the upper part of the image with the sun glowing on the left side and partially covered by dark clouds. The artwork features bold brushstrokes or a woodcut style with sharp contrasts between light and dark areas. It uses dark tones for closer silhouettes transitioning to lighter shades in the distance. The color palette includes stark black and creamy white, creating a high-contrast visual impact that emphasizes depth within the landscape.
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The image shows several donkeys in a field surrounded by tall grass. The horizon is low, with a large sky above them. The sky features dark, sweeping clouds. The color palette is stark and high contrast. A small building is faintly visible in the distance to the right. The style resembles woodcut or linocut techniques, with bold lines and focus on form and contrast.

In Oklahoma

Eugene Kingman, Ira Eppler
1940

Graphic Oklahoma 1941 - Portfolio

Various Artists, Ira Eppler
1940
The image shows a scene with two animals standing under a sloped, thatched roof supported by poles. In the background, there are vertical tree trunks and stylized trees forming a barrier-like element on the right side, with undulating branches and foliage breaking the solid black forms against a light background. The style features bold and expressive woodcut-like brushstrokes creating a stark contrast between dark areas and the paper's natural tone. The color palette is monochromatic, using black for details and the paper for highlights and negative space.

Equinox

Eugene James McFarland, Ira Eppler
1940

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Wikidata ID

Q76554854

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