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Landscape with Large Tree [verso]

1950s

Alex Katz

Associated Names

Alex Katz

Artist, American, born 1927

The image is a sketch featuring a landscape with a subtle undulating terrain. The horizon line is high in the composition, suggesting a vast expanse of land or sky above it. To the left, a tree is sketched in loose, fluid brushstrokes in blue-green tones. The brushstrokes are expressive and minimal throughout, with a line of low-lying vegetation in the distance created with quick, sweeping motions. The palette is limited to shades of blue-gray against the natural color of the paper, lending a serene and simplistic quality to the drawing.

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Artwork overview

Medium

brush and blue 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.z
Series Title

Katz Sketchbook

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

Katz, Alex

Wikidata ID

Q64534081

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