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Kenneth Miller Adams
House in the Sun, 1950s Modernist Black & White Lithograph of New Mexico Adobe

1950

$2,250
£1,684
€1,949.97
CA$3,127.13
A$3,522.21
CHF 1,824.02
MX$42,775.82
NOK 23,169.33
SEK 21,978.07
DKK 14,549.47
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House in the Sun is an original 1950 lithograph by renowned New Mexico modernist Kenneth Miller Adams. This striking black and white composition captures the timeless geometry and sunlit simplicity of a traditional adobe house, rendered in crisp, high-contrast tones that emphasize shadow, form, and architectural rhythm. Executed on paper, the print is hand-signed by the artist at the lower right and titled in pencil at the lower left. The artwork is professionally presented in a new custom frame featuring natural birch moulding, archival 16-ply matting, and UV70 protectant glass for long-term preservation. Framed dimensions: 15.5 x 20.75 inches Image size: 7.25 x 12.25 inches A beautifully composed and collectible mid-century lithograph by one of the key figures of the Taos and Santa Fe art colonies—ideal for collectors of Southwestern modernism or American works on paper.
  • Creator:
    Kenneth Miller Adams (1897-1966, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1950
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Width: 20.75 in (52.71 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
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  • Movement & Style:
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  • Framing:
    Frame Included
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Denver, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 282941stDibs: LU27315955202

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