Colorado landscape c. 20th century

Curator: This is Warren Mack's "Colorado Landscape," a woodcut print, now residing in the Harvard Art Museums collection. Editor: Ah, stark and dramatic. The black and white contrast really emphasizes the ruggedness of the terrain. It feels almost... primal. Curator: Exactly. The artist uses this technique to portray nature as both powerful and serene. The trees, almost like guardians, frame the mountain, a near-universal symbol of resilience and ascent. Editor: You know, the lack of color actually adds to that timeless quality. It's almost as if Mack wants us to see beyond the immediate view, to tap into something enduring. Curator: Perhaps. The dense forest also speaks to the unknown, the path yet to be taken. It’s a landscape ripe with potential narratives. Editor: Indeed. Looking at it now, it feels like more than just a landscape, but a reflection on time itself.