“Eagle Pass” is a serene 1970s serigraph by Robert G. Wilson, presenting a tranquil mountain passage rendered in layered tonal planes, atmospheric light, and refined minimalist geometry.
“Eagle Pass” exemplifies Robert G. Wilson’s signature approach to minimalist landscape abstraction, a style that merges modernist reduction with deep reverence for the natural world. The composition depicts a narrow alpine waterway framed by towering canyon walls, their forms simplified into stacked, tonal silhouettes that recede into misty distance. The palette—muted greens, slate blues, soft grays, and earthen neutrals—creates a quiet, contemplative atmosphere that emphasizes stillness and spatial depth.
Wilson’s use of clean edges and flat color fields is characteristic of high-quality serigraph production, with each color layer carefully registered to build depth without texture interference. The waterway reflects surrounding forms with subtle tonal shifts, reinforcing symmetry and balance. The distant horizon and suspended light source evoke a timeless, meditative moment rather than a specific geographic location.
The print is hand-signed “Robert Wilson” in pencil and numbered 161/200, consistent with Wilson’s authenticated editions from the 1970s.
Robert G. Wilson (American, born 1935) is a modern American landscape artist best known for his minimalist interpretations of mountainous and wilderness environments. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, Wilson developed an early fascination with the American West’s vast terrain and shifting light. He pursued formal artistic training in the mid-20th century, studying with multiple instructors and refining a personal visual language rooted in simplification, harmony, and spatial balance.
Wilson’s work is distinguished by its reduction of natural forms into layered silhouettes, using carefully modulated color to suggest depth and atmosphere rather than literal detail. His landscapes are not direct representations of specific locations but distilled impressions shaped by memory and emotional resonance.
Throughout the 1960s–1980s, Wilson exhibited widely across the United States, including major art markets such as Chicago, Detroit, Atlanta, Denver, San Jose, and Scottsdale. His limited-edition serigraphs gained popularity among collectors for their timeless appeal, technical precision, and meditative quality. Wilson’s works were represented by prominent galleries, including Mitch Morse Gallery, which played a significant role in distributing his prints nationally.
Robert G. Wilson (American, b. 1935), Eagle Pass, c.1970s. Serigraph, 25 × 32 inches. Signed and numbered 161/200. Minimalist mountain landscape.
This certifies that Eagle Pass is an original limited-edition serigraph by Robert G. Wilson, created circa the 1970s. The work is hand-signed in pencil by the artist and numbered 161 from an edition of 200. Based on stylistic analysis, printing characteristics, and provenance, the work is authenticated as an original serigraph in excellent condition.
Private Collection
→ Mitch Morse Gallery, New York City (acquired in NYC and Europe)
→ Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC (current owner)
“Eagle Pass” is a serene 1970s serigraph by Robert G. Wilson, presenting a tranquil mountain passage rendered in layered tonal planes, atmospheric light, and refined minimalist geometry.
“Eagle Pass” exemplifies Robert G. Wilson’s signature approach to minimalist landscape abstraction, a style that merges modernist reduction with deep reverence for the natural world. The composition depicts a narrow alpine waterway framed by towering canyon walls, their forms simplified into stacked, tonal silhouettes that recede into misty distance. The palette—muted greens, slate blues, soft grays, and earthen neutrals—creates a quiet, contemplative atmosphere that emphasizes stillness and spatial depth.
Wilson’s use of clean edges and flat color fields is characteristic of high-quality serigraph production, with each color layer carefully registered to build depth without texture interference. The waterway reflects surrounding forms with subtle tonal shifts, reinforcing symmetry and balance. The distant horizon and suspended light source evoke a timeless, meditative moment rather than a specific geographic location.
The print is hand-signed “Robert Wilson” in pencil and numbered 161/200, consistent with Wilson’s authenticated editions from the 1970s.
Robert G. Wilson (American, born 1935) is a modern American landscape artist best known for his minimalist interpretations of mountainous and wilderness environments. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, Wilson developed an early fascination with the American West’s vast terrain and shifting light. He pursued formal artistic training in the mid-20th century, studying with multiple instructors and refining a personal visual language rooted in simplification, harmony, and spatial balance.
Wilson’s work is distinguished by its reduction of natural forms into layered silhouettes, using carefully modulated color to suggest depth and atmosphere rather than literal detail. His landscapes are not direct representations of specific locations but distilled impressions shaped by memory and emotional resonance.
Throughout the 1960s–1980s, Wilson exhibited widely across the United States, including major art markets such as Chicago, Detroit, Atlanta, Denver, San Jose, and Scottsdale. His limited-edition serigraphs gained popularity among collectors for their timeless appeal, technical precision, and meditative quality. Wilson’s works were represented by prominent galleries, including Mitch Morse Gallery, which played a significant role in distributing his prints nationally.
Robert G. Wilson (American, b. 1935), Eagle Pass, c.1970s. Serigraph, 25 × 32 inches. Signed and numbered 161/200. Minimalist mountain landscape.
This certifies that Eagle Pass is an original limited-edition serigraph by Robert G. Wilson, created circa the 1970s. The work is hand-signed in pencil by the artist and numbered 161 from an edition of 200. Based on stylistic analysis, printing characteristics, and provenance, the work is authenticated as an original serigraph in excellent condition.
Private Collection
→ Mitch Morse Gallery, New York City (acquired in NYC and Europe)
→ Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC (current owner)
