Sides of a River II from Bedford Series

1981

Joan Mitchell

Associated Names
Joan Mitchell

Artist, American, 1925 - 1992

Tyler Graphics Ltd.

Publisher

Tyler Graphics Ltd.

Printer

Roger Campbell

Workshop Printer, British, born 1944

Lee Funderburg

Workshop Printer, American, born 1953

The image shows swirling, jagged lines and broad brushstrokes. The abstract composition includes a vibrant yellow backdrop, dark green, black, and touches of purple scribbles. The elements weave throughout the scene. The overlapping lines and bold color create an interplay between chaos and structure, evoking a sense of familiarity while maintaining its abstract nature.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on Arches 88 paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Neal T. Turtell and Thomas G. Klarner

  • Dimensions

    image: 100.7 × 73.6 cm (39 5/8 × 29 in.)
    sheet: 108 × 82.5 cm (42 1/2 × 32 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2022.35.32

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Tyler Graphic: no. 367:JM5, p. 225

  • Series Title

    Bedford Series

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Neal T. Turtell and Thomas G. Klarner

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"Joan Mitchell" lower right margin, graphite. Not dated. "AP 14/16" lower right margin, graphite. "JM81-536" verso, lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand.

Markings

Tyler Graphics chopmark, lower right margin.

Watermarks

None.

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