Old Juniper—Grand Canyon c. 1940s

"Old Juniper—Grand Canyon" is a color woodcut print by American artist Louie H. Ewing. It showcases the Grand Canyon as seen from the rim, with a juniper tree dominating the foreground. Ewing’s use of bold colors and simplified forms, characteristic of his style, conveys the majestic scale of the canyon and the tranquility of nature. The print was created in the 1940s, a period when American landscape art, particularly depictions of national parks, was gaining popularity. Ewing's work is notable for its vibrant colors and simplified forms, showcasing the beauty of the American landscape in a way that is both accessible and engaging.