Bright Angel Trail

Gustave Baumann

Created:

Movement:

1922

key Notes:

Southwestern landscape, vibrant woodcut.

Dimensions:

Image: 24.3 × 28.7 cm (9 5/8 × 11 5/16 in.); Sheet: 34.2 × 42.5 cm (13 1/2 × 16 3/4 in.)

medium:

Color woodcut on cream laid paper

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"Bright Angel Trail" by Gustave Baumann is a woodcut print that captures the scenic beauty of the Grand Canyon's Bright Angel Trail, reflecting Baumann's mastery in color and composition. Baumann, known for his work in the American Southwest, utilized his printmaking skills to depict the natural landscape with vibrant colors and intricate details, contributing to the appreciation of American regionalism in art.

Description of the work:

"Bright Angel Trail" by Gustave Baumann is a color woodcut that captures the rugged landscape of the Grand Canyon with a focus on the interplay of light and shadow across its geological formations. The composition is characterized by its use of vibrant colors and intricate patterns, which convey the depth and grandeur of the canyon's terrain.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Art Institute of Chicago

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