Randall Davey

Santa Fe River
1921

A vintage etching depicting a pastoral landscape with trees, rolling hills, and a small stream. The artwork is detailed, with various plants and textures represented in the scene. The etching is signed by the artist at the bottom left and titled at the bottom right. The paper has a warm, aged tone, and the image is mounted on a larger sheet with rough edges.
A vintage etching depicting a pastoral landscape with trees, rolling hills, and a small stream. The artwork is detailed, with various plants and textures represented in the scene. The etching is signed by the artist at the bottom left and titled at the bottom right. The paper has a warm, aged tone, and the image is mounted on a larger sheet with rough edges.

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Date
1921

Classification
Prints

Medium
Etching

Dimensions
Sheet (Irregular): 5 3/4 × 7 5/8in. (14.6 × 19.4 cm) Plate: 4 5/16 × 5 3/4in. (11 × 14.6 cm)

Accession number
31.656.9

Edition
Ed. 30

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

API
artworks/3965

Part of a series:

Ten Etchings Made in New Mexico

10 works

This is an etching depicting a pastoral scene with cows drinking from a stream in a wooded area. The artwork is detailed, showing various trees and foliage with dappled light and shadow. There are inscriptions at the bottom that read "SANTA FE N.M. Cows Drinking" and the artist's signature "Randall Davey." The paper appears aged with some discoloration around the edges.
An etching depicting a pastoral scene with a nude female figure standing by a brook, a horse being held by an obscured figure to the left, and a lush landscape with various trees and plants. The image has handwritten text at the bottom, possibly the artist's signature and title of the work.
An etching depicting the Hopi Snake Dance, with several figures in ceremonial attire dancing with snakes in their mouths and hands. The background shows a landscape with pueblo-style buildings under a bright sky. The artwork is signed "Randall Davey" at the bottom right and titled "Hopi Snake Dance" at the center bottom.
This is an etching depicting a horse race in a rural setting, with a large crowd of spectators in the background and a prominent scene of a jockey on a galloping horse in the foreground. The landscape includes rolling hills, and the artwork has a vintage or historical appearance. There are inscriptions at the bottom, including the title "Horse Race" and signatures that suggest the names of the artist and engraver.
This is an etching of a pastoral landscape scene with various types of vegetation and trees. In the foreground, there's a detailed depiction of plants and shrubs, while the background features a lightly sketched area with trees and a fence. The etching has a border around it, and there are handwritten inscriptions at the bottom.
An etching depicting a reclining nude female figure on a bed with ornate floral patterns. The background features a striped wallpaper, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall. There is a mirror reflecting a window on the right side. The artwork has handwritten signatures and inscriptions at the bottom.
An etching depicting a group of solemn figures in a nocturnal outdoor setting, with a crescent moon in the sky. Some figures hold crosses and religious icons, while a radiant lantern sits in the foreground. The scene conveys a sense of ritual or mourning.
This is an etching depicting four individuals in a pastoral setting. Two figures in the foreground appear to be engaged in agricultural work, with one bending over and the other carrying a bundle on their back. The other two figures stand to the right, with one holding a tool and the other gazing into the distance. The scene is framed within a border, and there are handwritten inscriptions at the bottom. The artwork conveys a sense of rustic life and labor.
A vintage etching depicting a pastoral landscape with trees, rolling hills, and a small stream. The artwork is detailed, with various plants and textures represented in the scene. The etching is signed by the artist at the bottom left and titled at the bottom right. The paper has a warm, aged tone, and the image is mounted on a larger sheet with rough edges.
An etching depicting a dynamic scene of wild horses and cowboys in a rural setting, with the text "Wild Horses - Cowboys Reunion - Las Vegas, N.M." inscribed below the image. The artwork captures the movement and chaos of a roundup, with detailed figures of horses and riders set against a backdrop of fences, fields, and distant buildings under a cloudy sky. The artist's signature, "Randall Davey," is visible in the lower left corner.

Randall Davey
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