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.