Song of Creation by Gene Kloss

Song of Creation by Gene Kloss

Song of Creation

Gene Kloss

Title

Song of Creation

 
Artist

Gene Kloss

  1903 - 1996 (biography)
Year
1949  
Technique
drypoint 
Image Size
11 15/16 x 14 7/8" platemark 
Signature
pencil, lower right 
Edition Size
Artist's Proof, outside of the edition of 75 
Annotations
titled, lower left 
Reference
Sanchez/Kloss 435 
Paper
antique-white wove 
State
published 
Publisher
artist 
Inventory ID
18683 
Price
SOLD
Description

Gene and Phillips Kloss divided their time between Taos, New Mexico and Berkeley, California until the call of the southwest proved too strong and their home in Taos became their permanent residence. Gene Kloss' career spanned more than 50 years and she was and still is considered one of the best American etchers.

Kloss' etchings and drypoints of the Southwest, such as "Song of Creation", recorded the ceremonies, dress and traditions of the Pueblo Indians. This print is of the Turtle Dance at the Taos Pueblo, performed at sunrise each New Year.

For more information on the artist click on "biography" above.