The First Snow (no.2)

c. 1926

George Elbert Burr

Associated Names
George Elbert Burr

Artist, American, 1859 - 1939

The image shows a snowy landscape with a group of bare trees. The trees stand out against the light background, creating a contrast. The intricate network of branches is visible. The artwork features detailed brushstrokes that add texture. The color palette is black and white, emphasizing the winter setting. Shadows on the ground lead towards the trees. In the distance, some sparse vegetation can be seen.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. John Farr Simmons

  • Dimensions

    plate: 8.5 x 9 cm (3 3/8 x 3 9/16 in.)
    sheet: 20.4 x 14.5 cm (8 1/16 x 5 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.60.12

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Seeber 1971, no. 270

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. 136, no. 270.

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: [artist's monogram]; lower left in graphite: George Elbert Burr / The First Snow.

Wikidata ID

Q74875119

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