Zuni Pueblo

1879

John K. Hillers

Associated Names
John K. Hillers

Artist, American, born Germany, 1843 - 1925

The image shows a rustic landscape with adobe structures. The perspective is slightly elevated, providing a broad view of the settlement. A solitary adobe structure is near the foreground, casting long shadows. The ground has pathways and appears to be compacted earth. The terrain rises gently towards the distant settlement, with fences and smaller structures scattered around. The sky is cloudless, blending into a neutral tone complementing the earthen colors of the adobe. The overall palette is monochromatic with variations in earthy tones.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon

  • Dimensions

    image: 25 x 32.9 cm (9 13/16 x 12 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 38.8 x 49.2 cm (15 1/4 x 19 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2006.170.5


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mary and Dan Solomon; purchase and gift to NGA, 2006.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

By unknown hand, lower center in ink: Zuni

Wikidata ID

Q64156053

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