Canyon Clouds [working proof 3]

2019

Wayne Thiebaud

Associated Names
Wayne Thiebaud

Artist, American, 1920 - 2021

Emily York

Printer, American, active early 21st century

The image depicts a landscape with a cliff dominating the left side of the composition. The horizon is not visible, with the focus on the vertical expanse of the cliff stretching away from the viewer. The cliff has a textured appearance with light and shadow indicating depth. The sky on the right has swirling marks suggesting clouds and movement. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing the boldness of the cliff against the subdued sky.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hard ground etching and drypoint on wove Somerset paper [working proof 3]

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    plate: 27.6 × 21.2 cm (10 7/8 × 8 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 40 × 32 cm (15 3/4 × 12 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2024.132.693

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    [working proof 3]

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Not signed. Not dated. "Thiebaud: Canyon Clouds: WP3" verso, lower right sheet, graphite, unknown hand.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.

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