Complex and exacting to produce, the woodblock prints of Gustave Baumann (American, b. Germany, 18811971) betray none of the effort that went into their making. They speak to the heart of simplicity and capture the spirit of the artists surroundings with affectionate respect. Baumann developed printing techniques that grace his works with a luminous quality, suiting the Southwests broad skies and relentless sun, conveying the beauty of everyday life.