Canyon de Chelly in Autumn
BERNARD MARKS WROTE ABOUT HIS REAL-LIFE PAINTING “CANYON DE CHELLY IN AUTUMN”:
“Canyon de Chelly in Autumn” is a very meaningful piece for me. Just visiting this remarkable place impacted me emotionally. The spectacular fall colors only added to that. I tried to convey some of that emotion to this oil painting.
Located in northeast Arizona within the boundaries of the Navajo Nation, Canyon de Chelly National Monument is a spectacular place any time of year. But the canyon is especially beautiful in autumn when the cottonwoods along the Chinle River glow with color.
Although the river is shallow, and even a dry bed in places, the trees along its course are evidence of its occasional abundance, which for centuries has sustained life, including the ancient pueblo people known as the Anasazi and the modern Navajo. And of course, it was the river that carved the spectacular canyon in the first place.
Despite its out-of-the-way location, Canyon de Chelly is rich in both archeological and natural attractions. It’s one of America’s most-visited national monuments… for very good reasons.
MARTHA MARKS ADDS: This website offers three of Bernie’s paintings from this amazing place: “Canyon de Chelly in Autumn,” “Canyon de Chelly Homecoming,” and “Canyon de Chelly Colorations.”
This original painting is available for purchase, as are large, top-quality, custom-made giclée prints.
• oil on canvas, ready for hanging or framing
• 24″ x 30″
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2. GICLEE PRINT ON THICK ARCHIVAL PAPER, same size as the original, ready for framing: $650
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