Kin Klizhin (Chaco Canyon, New Mexico), Photograph 23766 Aymara culture

Aymara culture

Fog into Land (Stripes Series)

artistic development

the painting achieves a pronounced sense of intensity and movement through subtle modulation of color and surface

Abstract composition divided into two halves

Kin Klizhin (Chaco Canyon, New Mexico), Photograph 23766 Aymara cultureOriginal black and white photograph by artist Harold E. Malde. The composition depicts Kin Klizhin, a Chacoan great house dating to the 1080's. During its period of use, the building would have acted as a bustling civic and ceremonial center for the surrounding native communities. Signed by the artist, lower right; Titled on reverse. Presented in a new custom frame with an 8 ply mat and UV70 protectant glass.