Charles M. Capps

Capps, Charles Merrick

American, 1898 - 1981

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The image depicts a rural village seen from above. In the foreground, there is an adobe building with a shadowy doorway and a stone wall running alongside a dirt path leading into the village. The village consists of small, flat-roofed structures scattered along winding roads, leading to a church with a steeple in the center. Hills can be seen beyond the village, with a mountain range in the far distance forming the horizon. The composition emphasizes the expansive landscape. The artwork uses varying shades of grays and browns, creating a serene atmosphere. The brushstrokes are detailed, enhancing textures on the mountains and buildings.
Charles M. Capps, Village in the Sun, 1951, etching and aquatint in black, Rosenwald Collection, 1953.6.259

Village in the Sun

Charles M. Capps · 1951 · etching and aquatint in black ·  Accession ID  1953.6.259

This image depicts a landscape with a road curving from right to left next to rustic buildings. Rolling hills, a prominent mountain peak, detailed vegetation, and clouds in the sky are also visible. The artwork uses a monochromatic palette of various gray tones with a soft, textural quality.
Charles M. Capps, Into the Hills, 1947, etching and aquatint in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow, 1968), 2015.19.1118

Into the Hills

Charles M. Capps · 1947 · etching and aquatint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1118

The image depicts a rural scene with small buildings, a fence, and a dirt path in the foreground. A large tree stands nearby casting a shadow onto the path. In the background, there are dramatic mountains with rugged peaks, under a partly cloudy sky. The color palette consists of earthy tones with shades of gray and sepia.
Charles M. Capps, Sierra Madre, 1940, etching and aquatint in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow, 1968), 2015.19.1121

Sierra Madre

Charles M. Capps · 1940 · etching and aquatint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1121

The image displays a street scene showing a winding road surrounded by white-washed buildings. The style of the scene is detailed with fine brushstrokes, giving texture to the buildings and street. A corner of a building is seen with an arched doorway, barred windows, and an overhanging sign. The road extends into the distance, lined with more buildings decreasing in size. The distant mountains dominate the upper part of the image, and the horizon line is not clearly defined. The color palette consists of subdued earth tones, including soft browns and beiges, with the mountains depicted in a slightly darker shade.
Charles M. Capps, Charles M. Capps, Prairie Print Makers, Mexican Barbershop, 1938, etching and aquatint in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow, 1968), 2015.19.1122

Mexican Barbershop

Charles M. Capps, Charles M. Capps, Prairie Print Makers · 1938 · etching and aquatint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1122

The image shows a streetscape with adobe-style buildings aligned along a curving road. A person stands in a doorway, with mountains in the distance. The brushwork is detailed, emphasizing the buildings and stone wall texture. The color palette is muted and earthy, with a light, textured sky above.
Charles M. Capps, Quietude, 1938, etching and aquatint in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow, 1968), 2015.19.1120

Quietude

Charles M. Capps · 1938 · etching and aquatint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1120

The image depicts a landscape with a mountainous backdrop. The horizon line is near the top of the image, defined by the jagged silhouette of the mountains. The artwork shows smooth brushstrokes creating gradations in tone. The color palette consists mainly of greys and earthy tones. Two figures on horseback ride past adobe walls surrounding smaller buildings. In the distance, a large mountain serves as the backdrop.
Charles M. Capps, Santa Catarina, 1937, etching and aquatint in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow, 1968), 2015.19.1119

Santa Catarina

Charles M. Capps · 1937 · etching and aquatint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1119