Mt Taum Sauk 1772 ft Highest Point in State near Lesterville Missouri in Ozark Mtn Range

c. 1965

Joseph Yoakum

Associated Names
Joseph Yoakum

Artist, American, 1890 - 1972

The image depicts a landscape with rugged mountainous terrain. The view is expansive, showing jagged mountain peaks in the upper portion. Rocky formations, a barren tree, and a house with a shingled roof are closer to the viewer. The color palette consists of earthy tones such as warm browns, ochres, and deep greens. Stylized trees and foliage in the distance add layers to the composition.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    ballpoint pen and colored pencil on brown paper, varnished

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Collectors Committee

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 45.72 × 60.96 cm (18 × 24 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.17.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Pacific Western Traders Gallery, Folsom, CA; Evonne Durham; (Carl Hammer Gallery, Chicago); purchased by NGA, 2015

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1970

  • Three Famous Artists: Gladys Nilsson, Joseph E. Yoakum, Jim Nutt, The Candy Store Gallery, Folsom, CA, 16 Nov.-Dec. 1970

2005

  • Art From Adeliza's Candy Store, The Folsom History Museum, CA, 2 April-15 May 2005

Inscriptions

upper left in ballpoint pen: Mt Taum Sauk 1772 ft / Highest point in state / near Lesterville Missouri / In Ozark Mtn Range

Wikidata ID

Q64591454

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