Untitled

1972

Jay Moon

Associated Names
Jay Moon

Artist, American, active 1972/1977

The image displays a coastal scene under a deep blue night sky. The horizon is low in the composition, highlighting the vast sky above. In the distance, a dark, jagged landmass is visible against the faintly illuminated sky. Large rock formations with textured, rough brushstrokes and suggestions of foliage are in the foreground. The water between the rocks and the distant land has a dynamic texture with swirling strokes, indicating waves. The color palette consists of deep blues, teal greens, purples, and whites, contributing to a moody nighttime atmosphere.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color monotype on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 8.5 × 16.6 cm (3 3/8 × 6 9/16 in.)
    sheet: 14.4 × 22.7 cm (5 11/16 × 8 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1067


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

"Moon '72" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. "Tree Bank Cliff?" verso, lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q65571781

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