The artwork titled “Great White Throne, Zion Canyon, Utah” was created by Maynard Dixon in the year 1933. It belongs to the Impressionism art movement and is categorized within the landscape genre.
The artwork portrays a majestic rock formation, the Great White Throne, located in Zion Canyon, Utah. The towering structure is depicted with a warm palette of ochres, pinks, and tans. Shadows play upon the cliffs, accentuating the geological features and textures. The sky, painted in serene shades of blue, complements the earthy tones of the canyon. Dixon’s impressionistic style captures the grandeur and splendor of the natural landscape, evoking a sense of awe at the monumental beauty of the American West.