Garden of Earthly Delights

c. 1968

James McCracken Jr.

Associated Names
James McCracken Jr.

Artist, American, 1942 - 2017

The image displays a series of sweeping, curved lines and jagged shapes in an abstract manner. Soft colors like greens, blues, and browns are mixed with bursts of reds and purples. Some forms resemble flowing drapery or the crest of a wave, while others evoke leaves or feathers. The intricate patterning and layering of colors create a dynamic and mysterious scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    monotype on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John B. Davidson

  • Dimensions

    image: 39.4 × 53.6 cm (15 1/2 × 21 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 44.3 × 58.5 cm (17 7/16 × 23 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2021.79.3

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist; John Davidson; gift to NGA, 2021

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"J McCracken" lower right composition, in plate.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

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