Untitled (#2) [working proof 26]

1999

Joan Nelson

Associated Names
Joan Nelson

Artist, American, born 1958

The image shows a lone tree standing tall slightly right-of-center against a sky transitioning from warm yellow near the ground to a vibrant blue at the top. The horizon is visible behind the tree, separating the sky from the land. The tree has dense leaves depicted with expressive brushstrokes, giving them a textured appearance. To the right of the tree, there is a jagged cliff's edge. The color palette includes earthy browns and reds in the tree trunk and cliff, contrasting with the cool blues and soft yellows of the sky. The brushwork is intricate, combining natural details and stylistic expression.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color direct gravure on wove paper [working proof 26]

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    26 x 14 in.

  • Accession Number

    2024.132.510

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    [working proof 26]


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Not signed. Not dated. "WP 26 [underlined] 1. Yellow 2. Red 3. Blue 4. Brown / (not much difference between / wp's 22, 24, or 26)" lower center margin, graphite, unknown hand. "26" verso, center right sheet, graphite, unknown hand. "Nelson: Unititled (#2) WP" verso, lower right sheet, graphite, unknown hand.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.


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