Valdez Hills 1918

"Valdez Hills" is a 1918 pastel drawing by American artist Marsden Hartley, known for his landscape paintings and explorations of American identity. The artwork, composed of a rich interplay of color and form, captures the rugged beauty of the Alaskan landscape, with a focus on the dramatic interplay of light and shadow on the hills. The use of pastel allows for a soft and delicate rendering, highlighting the texture and depth of the mountainous terrain. This piece is a testament to Hartley's interest in capturing the essence of place and his embrace of Modernist aesthetic sensibilities.