Waterton Lakes

1927

Levon West

Associated Names
Levon West

Artist, American, 1900 - 1968

The image shows a lake with two individuals paddling a canoe. The horizon blends into a diffused light, creating a serene atmosphere. The horizon is positioned above the center. Delicate brushstrokes outline the figures and boat, while softer strokes depict the background and water. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia tones. The gradient from shadowed to lighter areas adds to the peaceful mood of the scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint in black

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Addie Burr Clark

  • Dimensions

    plate: 32.7 × 16.19 cm (12 7/8 × 6 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1946.9.269

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Torrington 1930, no. 82, iv/iv

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1930

  • Torrington, Otto M. A Catalogue of the Etchings of Levon West. New York: William Edwin Rudge, 1930, no. 82, iv/iv.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 38/100 Waterton Lakes - Glacier National Park; lower right in graphite: Levon West

Wikidata ID

Q65080581

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