Boat Repair While Exploring the Colorado River

c. 1913

Kolb Brothers

Associated Names
Kolb Brothers

Artist, American, active 1902 - 1924

Emery Kolb

Artist, American, 1881 - 1976

Ellsworth Kolb

Artist, American, 1876 - 1960

The image shows a rocky riverbank with a river squeezed between towering canyon walls. A man and a child stand near an overturned boat on the rocky shore, with another boat floating on the river next to them. The rugged cliffs dominate the upper part of the image, rising dramatically out of sight. The scene is captured in sepia tones, giving it a timeless quality. The river reflects light amidst shadows from the canyon walls. The color palette consists of earthy browns and grays, creating a serene yet majestic atmosphere. The rocks have a pronounced texture, contrasting with the smooth flow of the water.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    photogravure

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 20.4 × 25.4 cm (8 1/16 × 10 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.177.196


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mary and Dan Solomon, Monarch Beach, CA; gift to NGA, 2018.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by unknown hand, lower left in negative: © KB


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