Light, Rocks, Water

Name/Title

Light, Rocks, Water

Entry/Object ID

2023.2.8

Description

Morris took his inspiration from the transcendent power of nature and created work loaded with references to the mountains, land, and sky. This painting is an example of an abstracted landscape with geological formations and water.

Type of Painting

Easel

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil on Canvas

Made/Created

Artist

Carl Morris

Dimensions

Height

72 in

Width

88 in

Interpretative Labels

Label

Carl A. Morris was born in Yorba Linda, CA. He studied at the Chicago Art Institute. He is known for Abstract Impressionist paintings that capture the colors and forms of the region.