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Mt. Olive Rest

1951

Karl Eugene Fortess

Associated Names

Karl Eugene Fortess

Artist, American, 1907 - 1993

The image displays a bird's-eye view of a scene featuring a large billboard with the words "Mt. Olive Rest" and a pair of eyes below. The background shows a horizon with barren trees and a small shed. The billboard is surrounded by fence-like structures and has a weathered look. The drawing is monochromatic with fine pencil detailing, depicting a somber atmosphere. Close to us, there are tilted grave markers and a fence with spear-like adornments. In the background, there are gray clouds and flying birds, contributing to the sense of stillness and abandonment.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

image: 230 x 354 mm
sheet: 320 x 434 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.1882
Catalogue Raisonné

Cole, no. 43

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in pencil, lower left: 21/25; lower right: K. Fortess.

Wikidata ID

Q76441428

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