Harold Haydon

American, 1909 - 1994

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This is a drawing of an abstract beach scene. The drawing features two figures reclining on a patterned surface. The background suggests a shoreline and a distant vertical element resembling a lighthouse or buoy standing in a body of water. The lines used in the drawing are fluid and dynamic. The figures are stylized, with elongated limbs and flowing contours. The use of graphite or charcoal provides a monochromatic palette.
Harold Haydon, Untitled (The Bathers), 1954, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.2395

Untitled (The Bathers)

Harold Haydon · 1954 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.2395

The image displays intersecting lines and geometric shapes forming a dynamic pattern. The abstract artwork features fragmented forms resembling silhouettes, such as skyscrapers or mountains. Overlapping structures and contrasting lines suggest complexity and vibrancy, reminiscent of an urban cityscape.
Harold Haydon, City, 1936, linocut, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.2394

City

Harold Haydon · 1936 · linocut ·  Accession ID  2008.115.2394