Space Silence Spirit and Maynard Dixon's West February 27, 2009

The paintings, drawings and illustrations by Maynard Dixon (1875-1946) that comprise the collection of Mr. and Mrs. A.P. Hays span the years 1897 to 1942. It is representative of Dixon's travels throughout the American West-from his native California, to Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada and Montana from each of the six decades of the artist's career. Included in this exhibition are approximately 65 artworks as well as 16 photographs of the artist by Dorothea Lange.