Summer Cloud, Apache Trail, Arizona c. 1927

"Summer Cloud, Apache Trail, Arizona" (c. 1927) is a black and white etching by American artist George Elbert Burr (1859-1939). The print depicts a dramatic, billowing cumulus cloud dominating the sky above a desert landscape. In the foreground, a rugged, rocky outcrop features a lone tree, its branches silhouetted against the light. The composition emphasizes the vastness of the natural world, capturing the unique beauty of the Arizona desert. The etching's subtle tonal values create a sense of depth and atmospheric perspective, revealing Burr's mastery of the medium.