Artwork Details
Artist
Creation Date
Materials
Object Types
Dimensions
37 x 50 in. (canvas) 44 x 57 x 2-1/2 in. (framed)
Mark Description
Signed and dated, l.r.: W.R.LEIGH. / 1915.
Accession Number
Credit Line
Gift of the Harrison Eiteljorg Gallery of Western Art
Copyright
Collection
American Painting and Sculpture 1800-1945
Color Palette
Gallery Labels
Leigh was known as the "Sagebrush Rembrandt" due to his use of traditional European techniques. The dark tonalities in this work reflect his training at the Royal Academy in Munich.
The artist strongly disliked modern, abstract art.
Leigh focused on the culture and traditions of the Hopi and Navajo Indians.
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