New Mexico Under Snow 1929

Kenneth Miller Adams's 1929 lithograph, "New Mexico Under Snow," depicts a snow-covered village in the American Southwest. The composition focuses on a winding road leading toward a small settlement of adobe buildings. The artist's use of stark black and white tones creates a sense of cold and isolation, emphasizing the quietude of the winter landscape. The work captures the beauty of a unique geographic location, highlighting the harsh yet captivating beauty of the New Mexico landscape. The lithograph demonstrates Adams's skill in capturing the essence of the region, a theme that continued throughout his artistic career.