Luna Passage - Canyon by Jack Hagman, lithograph on paper, signed and numbered 229/275. Abstract landscape rendered in layered tones of blue, ochre, and brown, evoking geological forms and desert light. Sheet size 26 W _ 20 H in. Artist Note: Jack Hagman’s work is represented in major collections including the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
In Luna Passage — Canyon, Hagman stages a silent nocturne of rock and water. Sheer canyon walls rise in interlocking planes of ochre, umber, olive, and slate, their edges softened by fine tonal grain that is unmistakably lithographic. A sliver of crescent moon hovers over the gorge, its cool light stepping down through receding strata to a dark ribbon of water below. The image reads at once as landscape and abstraction: stacked silhouettes build a rhythmic architecture, while the gentle gradations—printed in closely registered layers—create depth without hard outlines. The restraint of Hagman’s palette and the clarity of his shapes give the piece a meditative stillness, like a held breath between night and dawn.
Jack Hagman (American, b. 1937) is a painter and printmaker best known for limited-edition lithographs that distill natural subjects—canyons, coastlines, irises, magnolias—into quietly monumental forms. Working chiefly in the 1970s–1980s, he favored clean geometry, subtle color gradation, and finely modulated textures, using lithography’s capacity for soft, layered tones to suggest sculptural volume without descriptive detail. Hagman’s imagery sits between botanical/geologic study and modernist abstraction, reflecting a designer’s eye for proportion and a naturalist’s attention to structure. His editions (typically 150–250 impressions) were distributed through galleries and print publishers across the U.S., and his work remains popular with collectors of mid- to late-20th-century American prints for its calm atmosphere and impeccable craft.
LUNA PASSAGE - CANYON by Jack Hagman is a striking lithograph that captures the essence of abstract landscapes through a vibrant interplay of brilliant blues, earthy browns, and sunny yellows. Measuring 26x20 inches, this signed and numbered piece (229/175) dates back to the mid-1970s to mid-1980s and emanates a unique blend of geometric shapes that resonate with the viewer's imagination. Retained in storage for over 40 years after its origin in a prestigious NYC Manhattan gallery, this artwork is a testament to Hagman's talent—an American artist whose 3 works are held in the esteemed Smithsonian American Art Museum. Hagman's artistic journey, marked by his prolific painting and lithography, continues to inspire collectors and enthusiasts alike across the United States.
Luna Passage - Canyon by Jack Hagman, lithograph on paper, signed and numbered 229/275. Abstract landscape rendered in layered tones of blue, ochre, and brown, evoking geological forms and desert light. Sheet size 26 W _ 20 H in. Artist Note: Jack Hagman’s work is represented in major collections including the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
In Luna Passage — Canyon, Hagman stages a silent nocturne of rock and water. Sheer canyon walls rise in interlocking planes of ochre, umber, olive, and slate, their edges softened by fine tonal grain that is unmistakably lithographic. A sliver of crescent moon hovers over the gorge, its cool light stepping down through receding strata to a dark ribbon of water below. The image reads at once as landscape and abstraction: stacked silhouettes build a rhythmic architecture, while the gentle gradations—printed in closely registered layers—create depth without hard outlines. The restraint of Hagman’s palette and the clarity of his shapes give the piece a meditative stillness, like a held breath between night and dawn.
Jack Hagman (American, b. 1937) is a painter and printmaker best known for limited-edition lithographs that distill natural subjects—canyons, coastlines, irises, magnolias—into quietly monumental forms. Working chiefly in the 1970s–1980s, he favored clean geometry, subtle color gradation, and finely modulated textures, using lithography’s capacity for soft, layered tones to suggest sculptural volume without descriptive detail. Hagman’s imagery sits between botanical/geologic study and modernist abstraction, reflecting a designer’s eye for proportion and a naturalist’s attention to structure. His editions (typically 150–250 impressions) were distributed through galleries and print publishers across the U.S., and his work remains popular with collectors of mid- to late-20th-century American prints for its calm atmosphere and impeccable craft.
LUNA PASSAGE - CANYON by Jack Hagman is a striking lithograph that captures the essence of abstract landscapes through a vibrant interplay of brilliant blues, earthy browns, and sunny yellows. Measuring 26x20 inches, this signed and numbered piece (229/175) dates back to the mid-1970s to mid-1980s and emanates a unique blend of geometric shapes that resonate with the viewer's imagination. Retained in storage for over 40 years after its origin in a prestigious NYC Manhattan gallery, this artwork is a testament to Hagman's talent—an American artist whose 3 works are held in the esteemed Smithsonian American Art Museum. Hagman's artistic journey, marked by his prolific painting and lithography, continues to inspire collectors and enthusiasts alike across the United States.
