Valley of the Lledr, North Wales (no.1)

c. 1910

George Elbert Burr

Associated Names
George Elbert Burr

Artist, American, 1859 - 1939

The image shows a landscape view of a valley from an elevated position. The horizon is high in the composition, with distant hills fading into the sky. The etching features detailed brushstrokes defining cliffs and hills. A building is visible near dark foliage, next to a winding river or path, surrounded by trees and rocks. The color palette includes monochromatic shades of blacks and grays, emphasizing the contrast between dark and bright areas. The scene captures a tranquil, pastoral setting with natural contours and clear linear features.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint in black on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. John Farr Simmons

  • Dimensions

    plate: 12.5 x 20.1 cm (4 15/16 x 7 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 19.8 x 30.4 cm (7 13/16 x 11 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.60.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Seeber 1971, no. 92

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1971

  • Seeber, Louise Combes. George Elbert Burr, 1859-1939: Catalogue Raisonné and Guide to the Etched Works. Flagstaff, AZ: Northland Press, 1971, p. 106, no. 92.

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: [artist's monogram]; lower left in graphite: George Elbert Burr; lower right in graphite: Valley of the Lledr . North Wales .

Wikidata ID

Q74875044

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