Navajos On the Way to a Branding

Additional Information

Provenance:
Scottsdale Art Auction, Scottsdale, AZ, 2015
Private collection, Montana

Few artists working in the West had methods as unique and unmistakable as R. Brownell McGrew. The Arizona painter mixed his colors with linseed oil to achieve a wet-style look that allowed him to heighten contrast, luminosity and vibrance. The method allowed him to pull detail out of jet-black shadows, while also creating moody contrasts between light and dark. While this process is best viewed in his portraits, elements of it can be seen here in Navajos on the Way to the Branding, which features a red-rock mountain dappled with brilliant light and shadow.

CONTACT US

Email: info@scottsdaleartauction.com Phone: (480) 945-0225

DISCLAIMER

Please note that the first unframed photo is most accurate for color. Framed photographs are to show the frame and are not color corrected to the painting. *The Condition Reports are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Scottsdale Art Auction. Scottsdale Art Auction strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. All lots offered are sold “AS IS”. Please refer to item two in our terms and conditions for further information.