Bryce Canyon National Park

1940s

Louie H. Ewing

Associated Names
Louie H. Ewing

Artist, American, 1908 - 1983

The image depicts an aerial view of Bryce Canyon National Park. A large tree silhouette dominates the left side of the image, contrasting with the lighter colors in the distance. The horizon shows green hills against the sky, while the landscape features colorful rock formations in shades of pink, orange, and beige. The canyon displays patches of dark greens and blues, suggesting foliage and shadows. Bold brushstrokes and a vibrant color palette enhance the visual impact of the scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color screenprint on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow, 1968)

  • Dimensions

    image: 12.22 × 17.3 cm (4 13/16 × 6 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 15.24 × 20.32 cm (6 × 8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.19.1522

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Ewings 1985, no. 1 (Small Prints)

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Frank B. Bristow, Falls Church, Virginia; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1968; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1985

  • Ewings, Virginia. Louie Ewing: An American Master of Silkscreen. Santa Fe, NM: Ernesto Mayans Gallery, 1985, p. 8, no. 1 (Small Prints).

Inscriptions

lower left on screen: Bryce Canyon National Park; lower left in graphite: Louie Ewing

Markings

stamped lower right verso in black ink: F.B.B. [circled]

Wikidata ID

Q77011461

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