Untitled (#2) [working proof 7]

1999

Joan Nelson

Associated Names
Joan Nelson

Artist, American, born 1958

The image shows a lone tree in the center of the composition, with its branches and foliage spreading against a sky transitioning from deep blue to warm yellow. A promontory is visible on the right, adding depth to the scene. The brushstrokes are intricate and delicate, especially in depicting the tree's leaves and trunk. The color palette is vivid, with contrasting cool blues and warm yellows. The style combines precise line work and soft color washes.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color direct gravure on wove paper [working proof 7]

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    plate: 15.2 × 16.5 cm (6 × 6 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 27.7 × 26.6 cm (10 7/8 × 10 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2024.132.507

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    [working proof 7]

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Not signed. Not dated. "7" verso, lower right sheet, graphite, unknown hand. "Nelson: Untitled (#2) WP7" verso, lower right sheet, graphite, unknown hand.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.

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