Montezuma Creek

1979

Provoslav Sovák

Associated Names
Provoslav Sovák

Artist, Czech, born 1926

The image shows an abstract landscape with a slightly elevated viewpoint. The horizon is near the top of the composition, featuring faint forms hinting at distant mountains or structures. The brushstrokes are abstract and textured, creating sharp, triangular shapes that spread out across the scene. These strokes vary in thickness and are accompanied by small splatters, adding depth. The color scheme is muted, leaning towards earthy tones like browns, beiges, and hints of red. Colors are more concentrated near the viewer, with some linear impressions at the bottom anchoring the abstract terrain that extends into the distance.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored etching on Rives BFK paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Robert A. Hauslohner

  • Dimensions

    plate: 21.4 x 19.7 cm (8 7/16 x 7 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 60.6 x 49.9 cm (23 7/8 x 19 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.116.134


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

center in graphite: artist proof. Sovak; by later hand, upper left verso in graphite: 260-

Watermarks

Rives BFK

Wikidata ID

Q74892436

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