The Hieroglyphic Rock of the Gila
Artist
John Mix Stanley
(American, 1814 - 1872)
Date1847
Mediumoil on academy board
Dimensions10 x 12 5/8 inches (25.4 x 32.1 cm)
Credit LineBequest of H.J. Lutcher Stark, 1965
Object number31.23.3
ClassificationsPaintings
DescriptionHorizontal oil painting depicting two large rock formations, the foremost of which has petroglyphs on the surface. A small human figure in the foreground looks up at the petroglyphs, standing next to a bent over tree.Label TextJohn Mix Stanley traveled extensively in the West to gather images for an Indian Gallery of portraits. His participation in two governmental expeditions gave him first-hand knowledge of plans to expand the nation across the continent. In 1846 he accompanied an expedition with the Army of the West through the Southwest to San Diego to help secure California for the United States.
ProvenancePurchased February 4, 1958 through (Edward Eberstadt & Sons, New York, New York) by H.J. Lutcher Stark [1887-1965]; bequeathed September 2, 1965 to the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to the Stark Museum of Art
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