Hilly Landscape with Trees

1950s

Alex Katz

Associated Names
Alex Katz

Artist, American, born 1927

The image is a landscape sketch from a slightly elevated point of view. The horizon is high in the composition, almost parallel with the top edge, delineated by a line of gently rolling hills populated with abstract, simplified tree shapes. These trees create a dense line of organic forms across the horizon. The sketch is rendered using loose, expressive brushstrokes, likely with black ink or pen. The overall color of the paper is a neutral, warm beige. Close to us, the landscape features an open, expansive area of lighter strokes, suggesting grass or open ground. A few loosely sketched trees and shrubs are scattered across this space, sparse compared to the dense tree line in the distance.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Parnassus Foundation

  • Dimensions

    overall: 20.3 x 25.4 cm (8 x 10 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1998.31.13.x

  • Series Title

    Katz Sketchbook

Associated Artworks

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Katz Sketchbook

Alex Katz

1950

The image features irregular, flowing lines and shapes on a brown paper surface. Dark blue splotches and winding lines suggest elements of nature. A dark form in the center resembles a tall, slender tree. Loosely arranged circular dark blue shapes could be interpreted as a cluster of fruits or foliage. A rectangular scrap of paper is present, along with small sketches and numbers. The image has qualities of abstract expressionism and may evoke plans or sketches observed in nature.

Untitled

Alex Katz

1950

The image shows a series of simple lines and shapes on a textured brown background. Green and dark blue lines form an abstract composition, with some curved lines. The dark blue marks might resemble a small boat or calligraphy.

Untitled

Alex Katz

1950


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Alex Katz; acquired by NGA in 1998 with funds provided by the Parnassus Foundation.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64534079

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