Burning Autumn Leaves
c. 1942
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View on museum website →Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
image: 270 x 182 mm sheet: 340 x 267 mm
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Accession Number
2008.115.3301
Art Historical Context
**Burning Autumn Leaves** by Ethel Magafan, created around 1942, is a striking lithograph that captures the essence of an American autumn. Measuring 270 x 182 mm on a 340 x 267 mm sheet, this print from the National Gallery of Art's Reba and Dave Williams Collection invites viewers into a seasonal ritual—likely evoking the crisp air and vibrant colors of falling leaves gathered and set ablaze. Magafan's choice of lithography, a planographic printing technique popular in the early 20th century, allowed for rich tonal contrasts and subtle textures, making fine art accessible through editions. P...