Desert Rain c. 1935

"Desert Rain" is a 1935 lithograph by the American artist Theo Ballou White (1903-1978). The work depicts a stylized desert landscape with two small mountain ranges in the foreground and a rain cloud in the distance. The artist's use of black and white shading creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, emphasizing the contrast between the dark, stormy sky and the lighter, more barren ground. White's work is known for its stark simplicity and evocative imagery, often reflecting the natural world in a minimalist and abstract style. "Desert Rain" is a prime example of this, capturing the ephemeral quality of a rain shower in a remote and arid environment.