Laverne Nelson Black - Pack Donkeys and Figures 9.5" x 14.5"

Laverne Nelson Black (American, 1887-1939)
Pack Donkeys and Figures, n.d.

Oil on paperboard
Paperboard: 9.5” x 14.5”
Frame: 16.5”x 21.5”

Signed Lower Left: Laverne Nelson Black 

In this intense winter scene, a trio of hardy pack donkeys steadily traverse a snow-laden slope, their sturdy frames braced against the bitter wind. The man accompanying them, bundled in a heavy winter coat, guides the animals with a seasoned confidence, his facial features obscured beneath the brim of his hat. In the distance, humble structures rest in front of subtle, yet towering snow-capped peaks. Splashes of color punctuate the otherwise neutral palette.

Provenance:
Private Collection, Southern California
Private Collection, Utah