Maestlin G Region of the Moon

1972

Nancy Graves

Associated Names
Nancy Graves

Artist, American, 1939 - 1995

The image consists of small, evenly spaced dots forming clusters and patterns across the canvas in pastel shades. The arrangement creates an abstract landscape resembling multi-colored flowers or a patchwork quilt. Clusters of dots are in hues of green, pink, orange, and purple, forming organic shapes evocative of nature like leaves or petals. Densely packed dots suggest shapes resembling clouds, sky, or land seen from above. The abstract nature of the piece may prompt viewers to imagine a whimsical garden scene composed of geometric elements.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gouache and ink over graphite on Arches paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Esther Cattell Schmitt

  • Dimensions

    overall (appromimate): 57.2 x 76.1 cm (22 1/2 x 29 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1992.45.6

  • Series Title

    Lunar Orbiter Series [1992.45.1-10]

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1994

  • Mapping, The Museum of Modern Art, New York, 1994.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Graves 72

Wikidata ID

Q64618119

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