This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 23002206
Title:
The Smoky Valley
Reproductions of a series of Lithographs of the Smoky Valley in Kansas
Note: Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Chuck Greif (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Smoky Valley" by Birger Sandzén is a collection of lithographs and artistic representations of the Kansas landscape created in the early 20th century. The work captures the essence of the Smoky Hill River and its surrounding areas, as well as the spirit of the pioneer farmers who cultivated the region. Sandzén's artistic vision aims to convey both the physical beauty of the land and the emotional depth of the human experience tied to it. In this book, Sandzén draws upon his profound connection with the Smoky Hill River and the Kansas prairie, depicting not only the natural settings but also the rugged faces of the hardworking pioneers. The introduction by Minna K. Powell highlights how the river influenced Sandzén’s artistic journey, revealing the intertwining of nature and human resilience. Through a series of evocative illustrations, he captures moments of tranquility, toil, and the passage of time, celebrating both the beauty and the quiet struggles embedded in the Kansas landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sandzén, Birger, 1871-1954
Author of introduction, etc.: Powell, Minna K.
EBook No.: 64378
Published: Jan 24, 2021
Downloads: 45
Language: English
Subject: Lithography
Subject: Smoky Hill River Valley (Colo. and Kan.) -- Pictorial works
LoCC: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains
LoCC: Fine Arts: Print media
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 23002206
Title:
The Smoky Valley
Reproductions of a series of Lithographs of the Smoky Valley in Kansas
Note: Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Chuck Greif (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Smoky Valley" by Birger Sandzén is a collection of lithographs and artistic representations of the Kansas landscape created in the early 20th century. The work captures the essence of the Smoky Hill River and its surrounding areas, as well as the spirit of the pioneer farmers who cultivated the region. Sandzén's artistic vision aims to convey both the physical beauty of the land and the emotional depth of the human experience tied to it. In this book, Sandzén draws upon his profound connection with the Smoky Hill River and the Kansas prairie, depicting not only the natural settings but also the rugged faces of the hardworking pioneers. The introduction by Minna K. Powell highlights how the river influenced Sandzén’s artistic journey, revealing the intertwining of nature and human resilience. Through a series of evocative illustrations, he captures moments of tranquility, toil, and the passage of time, celebrating both the beauty and the quiet struggles embedded in the Kansas landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sandzén, Birger, 1871-1954
Author of introduction, etc.: Powell, Minna K.
EBook No.: 64378
Published: Jan 24, 2021
Downloads: 45
Language: English
Subject: Lithography
Subject: Smoky Hill River Valley (Colo. and Kan.) -- Pictorial works
LoCC: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains
LoCC: Fine Arts: Print media
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.