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Charles Locke1930s Lithograph Print of Tourists at Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, COcirca 1935
circa 1935
$1,250
£959.95
€1,100.09
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A$1,971.24
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NOK 13,053.32
SEK 12,308.35
DKK 8,210.75
About the Item
"Photo Opportunity" is a rare and captivating original lithograph by American Modernist Charles Wheeler Locke (1899–1983), created circa 1935. This limited-edition print (edition of 30) depicts a lively group of tourists taking in the dramatic beauty of Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, one of the most iconic natural landmarks in the American West.
With expressive linework and masterful composition, Locke captures the monumental red sandstone formations of the park—timeless symbols of Colorado’s rugged landscape. This lithograph is an exceptional example of early 20th-century American printmaking that blends documentary realism with modernist style.
Edition: 1 of 30 (limited edition)
Framed dimensions: 17 ¾ x 16 ¾ x ⅞ inches
Image size: 11 ¼ x 10 ⅜ inches
Medium: Lithograph on paper
Frame: Custom black frame, ready to hang
Condition: Excellent vintage condition; professionally framed and preserved. Additional condition details available upon request.
Provenance: Private collection
About the Scene:
Garden of the Gods, a National Natural Landmark, has been a site of awe and inspiration since its “discovery” by surveyors in 1859. When one remarked that it would make a fine Biergarten, his companion famously replied, “No, it is a fit place for the Gods to assemble.” The name stuck—and so did its cultural significance.
Locke’s depiction offers a rare historical snapshot of how Americans in the 1930s engaged with national landscapes through tourism and photography, echoing themes of progress, leisure, and natural beauty.
- Creator:Charles Locke (1899 - 1983, American)
- Creation Year:circa 1935
- Dimensions:Height: 17.75 in (45.09 cm)Width: 16.75 in (42.55 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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- Framing:Frame IncludedFraming Options Available
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- Gallery Location:Denver, CO
- Reference Number:Seller: 258101stDibs: LU27310742062
Charles Locke
Charles Wheeler Locke Born 1899, Cincinnati Ohio
Died 1983, Garrison New York Charles Wheeler Locke – painter, illustrator, print maker, and teacher – was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1899. He studied at the Cincinnati Art Academy and later with Joseph Pennell at the Art Students League in New York City. Noticing Locke’s talents, Pennell hired him as his primary assistant before selecting him to succeed him as Instructor of Lithography. Locke held that position between 1922 and 1937. Beginning in 1925, his lithographs of the docks, wharfs, and streets of New York and Brooklyn gained international recognition. He was a member of the Society of American Etchers, National Academy of Design, American Print Makers, and the Century Club.
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