Small Makhtesh
by Esther Newman-Cohen
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25.600 x 19.700 x 0.003 inches
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Title
Small Makhtesh
Artist
Esther Newman-Cohen
Medium
Drawing - Soft Pastels On Paper
Description
A makhtesh is a geological landform considered unique to the Negev desert of Israel. A makhtesh has steep walls of resistant rock surrounding a deep closed valley which is usually drained by a single wadi. The valleys have limited vegetation and soil, containing a variety of different colored rocks and diverse fauna and flora. Although commonly referred to as "craters," these formations are "erosion cirques" (steephead valleys or box canyons). Craters are formed by the impact of a meteor or volcanic eruption, whereas makhteshim are created by erosion. Makhtesh Katan (Small Makhtesh) is the smallest major makhtesh at 5km by 7km and was charted in 1942 by Jewish explorers.
This is a signed original work drawn in soft pastels on paper.
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June 2nd, 2014
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Comments (15)
Gary F Richards
Outstanding Small Makhtesh composition, lighting, shading, beautiful color and artwork! F/L voted
Esther Newman-Cohen
Thanks so much, Jerry, for featuring this work in the Abstract Experiments Group!
Esther Newman-Cohen
Thanks so much, Joe, for featuring this work in the Excellent Self-Taught Artists Group!
Esther Newman-Cohen
Thanks so much, First Star Art, for featuring this work in the Pastel Passion Group!
Esther Newman-Cohen
Thanks so much, Anthony, for featuring this work in the Peopleless Scenic Landscape Paintings Group!