Twin Lakes, Colorado, Near Leadville
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A dramatic, heavy landscape view of the Colorado mountains. The V-shaped composition draws the eye down a steep, forested valley painted in dark, rapid strokes of deep green and brown. The background is dominated by rugged, snow-covered peaks that rise sharply against a turbulent sky filled with thick, impasto grey and white clouds over patches of intense blue. While primarily known for his ethereal, figurative works, Davies also painted pure landscapes throughout his career. In this piece, he discards his usual soft, symbolist atmosphere in favor of raw, energetic brushwork, capturing the imposing scale and harsh terrain of the American West.