Pamela Paulson

American, active late 20th century

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The image shows an intricate composition of curved black lines forming a large helmet-like shape intersected by thinner lines creating an abstract mesh pattern. In the top left corner, a smaller object with red outlines resembles a cube transformed into an elongated horn-like form. The elements suggest structures like a geodesic dome or woven basket, with lines converging and diverging across the surface.
Martin Puryear, Pamela Paulson, Untitled, 2001, etching and softground etching with drypoint and gampi on Somerset wove paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2006.148.1

Untitled

Martin Puryear, Pamela Paulson · 2001 · etching and softground etching with drypoint and gampi on Somerset wove paper ·  Accession ID  2006.148.1

This is a painting of a busy urban scene with people crossing a striped pathway. The overhead view captures a diverse array of figures in different colored clothing. The figures are depicted in shadowy silhouettes and solid forms, creating an interplay of light and shadows on the pavement. The painting uses simplified shapes and bold colors, similar to Edward Hopper's style.
Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson, Station [working proof 15], 1993, color soft ground and spit bite aquatint on Somerset paper (WP 15 – color proof with pencil drawing), Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.210

Station [working proof 15]

Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson · 1993 · color soft ground and spit bite aquatint on Somerset paper (WP 15 – color proof with pencil drawing) ·  Accession ID  2024.132.210

The image depicts several figures wearing full-body dark red garments with only their feet visible. These figures are walking on a striped path from an overhead perspective. Many wear wide-brimmed hats, and some have their faces partially covered. In the center, there is an indistinct figure in a seated or crouching position. The scene is lit softly, casting subtle shadows, and the background consists of the striped path.
Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson, Crown Point Press, Flight, 1993, color softground etching, spitbite aquatint, and aquatint on Somerset Soft White Textured paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1998.40.45

Flight

Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson, Crown Point Press · 1993 · color softground etching, spitbite aquatint, and aquatint on Somerset Soft White Textured paper ·  Accession ID  1998.40.45

The image displays blurred and elongated shapes and lines resembling human forms against a softly painted background. Dark silhouettes with rounded tops suggest figures wearing hats and coats, reminiscent of pedestrians seen from above. Light and dark contrasts create a city street scene effect with shadows, appearing like people moving across a sunlit pavement.
Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson, Crown Point Press, Malaga, 1993, color softground etching, spitbite aquatint, and aquatint on Somerset Soft White Textured paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1998.40.48

Malaga

Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson, Crown Point Press · 1993 · color softground etching, spitbite aquatint, and aquatint on Somerset Soft White Textured paper ·  Accession ID  1998.40.48

The image displays horizontal stripes in shades of blue and gray, with dark silhouettes of people. The figures resemble pedestrians, with some wearing hats and coats. The overlapping shapes convey a sense of movement and urban activity.
Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson, Station [working proof 10], 1993, color soft ground and spit bite aquatint on Somerset paper (WP 10 – blue soft ground, black spit bite, horizontal bands in aquatint added), Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.208

Station [working proof 10]

Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson · 1993 · color soft ground and spit bite aquatint on Somerset paper (WP 10 – blue soft ground, black spit bite, horizontal bands in aquatint added) ·  Accession ID  2024.132.208

The image depicts elongated lines and shadowy forms resembling figures walking across a striped pattern of light and dark. The figures suggest people in a city street, wearing hats and dark clothing that cast distinct shadows. The arrangement of shapes gives the impression of a view from above, with overlapping lines and forms conveying a bustling crowd. The hats are round shapes on top of the elongated forms, hinting at classic urban attire.
Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson, Crown Point Press, 1929, 1993, color softground etching, spitbite aquatint, and aquatint on Lana Royal White paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1998.40.60

1929

Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson, Crown Point Press · 1993 · color softground etching, spitbite aquatint, and aquatint on Lana Royal White paper ·  Accession ID  1998.40.60

The image shows overlapping shapes and lines creating a sense of movement and depth. The abstract representation includes silhouettes of people, varying in color and depicted in a busy urban scene. The background consists of a pattern of alternating lines, giving the impression of shadows on a pedestrian crossing.
Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson, Station [working proof 24], 1993, color soft ground and spit bite aquatint on Somerset paper (WP 24 – color proof, close to the edition), Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.212

Station [working proof 24]

Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson · 1993 · color soft ground and spit bite aquatint on Somerset paper (WP 24 – color proof, close to the edition) ·  Accession ID  2024.132.212

This is a painting of several abstract figures in motion. The scene includes abstract human figures in different postures, with one figure lying down and others standing or walking. The color palette includes blues, reds, and beiges. The figures are stylized with a focus on their clothing colors and shadows, creating a sense of movement and interaction. The style is reminiscent of Edgar Degas, known for his depictions of people in everyday settings with an impressionistic approach.
Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson, Crown Point Press, Eighty-second Street, 1993, color softground etching, spitbite aquatint, and aquatint on Somerset Soft White Textured paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1998.40.43

Eighty-second Street

Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson, Crown Point Press · 1993 · color softground etching, spitbite aquatint, and aquatint on Somerset Soft White Textured paper ·  Accession ID  1998.40.43

The image depicts a series of elongated, shadowy shapes and lines intersecting with each other. These shapes resemble human figures, some with what looks like hats, against light-colored, horizontal surfaces. The dominant colors are deep blues and dark shadows, suggesting a street scene seen from above.
Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson, Malaga [working proof 31], 1993, color spit bite aquatint, aquatint, and soft ground etching with roulette on wove Somerset paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.190

Malaga [working proof 31]

Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson · 1993 · color spit bite aquatint, aquatint, and soft ground etching with roulette on wove Somerset paper ·  Accession ID  2024.132.190

The image displays dark, rounded shapes and vertical lines on a light background, creating an abstract scene. The shapes resemble figures wearing hats, suggesting a scene reminiscent of people walking. The use of color and form depicts silhouettes casting shadows, evoking movement and direction. The figures and shadows invite comparisons to pedestrians in a cityscape, where light and shadow interact.
Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson, Malaga [working proof 22], 1993, color soft ground etching, spit bite aquatint, and aquatint with roulette and pastel and graphite additions, Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.185

Malaga [working proof 22]

Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson · 1993 · color soft ground etching, spit bite aquatint, and aquatint with roulette and pastel and graphite additions ·  Accession ID  2024.132.185