Thomas L. Lewis (1907-1978) Winter Encampment, n.d.
Oil on canvas Canvas: 30” x 40” Frame: 39” x 40”
Signed Lower Left: Thos. L. Lewis / TAOS
A dark, foreboding sky encompasses a desert landscape. Although easily unnoticed at first glance, warmly lit tents that rest amidst rock formations add dynamism to the scene. The looming rocks seem broken up, giving them an unnatural, unsettling uniformity in this scarce winter scene.
