Generation

1914

Stanton Macdonald-Wright

Associated Names
Stanton Macdonald-Wright

Artist, American, 1890 - 1973

The image displays a variety of swirling shapes, primarily circular and semicircular forms, along with bold, curved lines, creating a dynamic composition. Bright colors like yellow, red, blue, and black overlap to form patterns resembling kaleidoscope designs or a sunburst. The arrangement suggests swirling structures or spinning wheels merging to form a vibrant, abstract display, reminiscent of a colorful, abstract flower. The harmonious blend of colors and shapes creates an engaging visual interplay.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private collection, Bayside, NY (estate sale, 1988); private collection, U.S.; (Sotheby's, New York, 23 September 1993, no. 272); Robert Nowinski, Seattle; (Hirschl and Adler), New York; purchased by NGA, 1998.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2001

  • A Century of Drawing, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2001-2002, no. 28.

2017

  • American Watercolor in the Age of Homer and Sargent, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, 2017, unnumbered catalogue.

Bibliography

1999

  • Robison, Andrew. :"Stanton Macdonald-Wright, Generation." Bulletin / National Gallery of Art no. 21 (Spring 1999): 11, repro.

2001

  • A Century of Drawing. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2001-2002: no. 28.

2016

  • National Gallery of Art. Highlights from the National Gallery of Art, Washington. Washington, 2016: 280, 281, repro.

2017

  • Foster, Kathleen A. American Watercolor in the Age of Homer and Sargent. Exh. cat. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2017: 352, no. 300.

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: S. Van Vranken / 1914 / "Generation"-Life-Cycle-Series No I. / Tinted Sketch for Synchromie in Red

Watermarks

Whatman

Wikidata ID

Q64632723

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