Virginia City

1940

John Charles Haley

Associated Names
John Charles Haley

Artist, American, 1905 - 1991

The image displays a rugged, mountainous landscape with an elevated point of view. The horizon line is situated in the upper third, showing distant mountains and valleys. Large mountains with smooth yet rugged peaks are prominent. Bold brushstrokes create texture and depth, with dark shadows and light highlights. The color palette is monochromatic, using black, white, and gray. Close to us, there is a hint of a settlement or structures nestled beneath the mountains, with distinct spires suggesting man-made features within the natural landscape.
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Inscriptions

Inscribed: Virginia City 47/150 in pencil, lower left; signed: John Haley in pencil, lower right

Wikidata ID

Q76443242

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