Water Tank Hill - Boulder Dam c. 1935

"Water Tank Hill - Boulder Dam" is a black and white lithograph created by American artist Theo Ballou White in circa 1935. This artwork is a depiction of the water tank hill in Boulder Dam, Nevada, with a simplified landscape that includes a large water tank and a small, clustered village at the base of the hill. The stark black and white tonality gives the work a stark realism that contrasts with the stylized forms of the buildings and the hills. White's work is known for its focus on the American West and its depiction of the landscape. This work captures the imposing landscape of the Southwest and the impact of the engineering marvel that was the Boulder Dam, which was built in the 1930s.