Pamela Paulson

American, active late20th century

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The image shows an intricate composition of curved black lines forming a large helmet-like shape intersected by thinner lines creating an abstract mesh pattern. In the top left corner, a smaller object with red outlines resembles a cube transformed into an elongated horn-like form. The elements suggest structures like a geodesic dome or woven basket, with lines converging and diverging across the surface.
Martin Puryear, Pamela Paulson, Untitled, 2001, etching and softground etching with drypoint and gampi on Somerset wove paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2006.148.1

Untitled

Martin Puryear, Pamela Paulson · 2001 · etching and softground etching with drypoint and gampi on Somerset wove paper ·  Accession ID  2006.148.1

This is a painting of a busy urban scene with people crossing a striped pathway. The overhead view captures a diverse array of figures in different colored clothing. The figures are depicted in shadowy silhouettes and solid forms, creating an interplay of light and shadows on the pavement. The painting uses simplified shapes and bold colors, similar to Edward Hopper's style.
Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson, Station [working proof 15], 1993, color soft ground and spit bite aquatint on Somerset paper (WP 15 – color proof with pencil drawing), Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.210

Station [working proof 15]

Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson · 1993 · color soft ground and spit bite aquatint on Somerset paper (WP 15 – color proof with pencil drawing) ·  Accession ID  2024.132.210

The image displays horizontal stripes in shades of blue and gray, with dark silhouettes of people. The figures resemble pedestrians, with some wearing hats and coats. The overlapping shapes convey a sense of movement and urban activity.
Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson, Station [working proof 10], 1993, color soft ground and spit bite aquatint on Somerset paper (WP 10 – blue soft ground, black spit bite, horizontal bands in aquatint added), Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.208

Station [working proof 10]

Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson · 1993 · color soft ground and spit bite aquatint on Somerset paper (WP 10 – blue soft ground, black spit bite, horizontal bands in aquatint added) ·  Accession ID  2024.132.208

The image shows overlapping shapes and lines creating a sense of movement and depth. The abstract representation includes silhouettes of people, varying in color and depicted in a busy urban scene. The background consists of a pattern of alternating lines, giving the impression of shadows on a pedestrian crossing.
Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson, Station [working proof 24], 1993, color soft ground and spit bite aquatint on Somerset paper (WP 24 – color proof, close to the edition), Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.212

Station [working proof 24]

Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson · 1993 · color soft ground and spit bite aquatint on Somerset paper (WP 24 – color proof, close to the edition) ·  Accession ID  2024.132.212

The image depicts a series of elongated, shadowy shapes and lines intersecting with each other. These shapes resemble human figures, some with what looks like hats, against light-colored, horizontal surfaces. The dominant colors are deep blues and dark shadows, suggesting a street scene seen from above.
Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson, Malaga [working proof 31], 1993, color spit bite aquatint, aquatint, and soft ground etching with roulette on wove Somerset paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.190

Malaga [working proof 31]

Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson · 1993 · color spit bite aquatint, aquatint, and soft ground etching with roulette on wove Somerset paper ·  Accession ID  2024.132.190

The image displays diagonal lines and shapes blending softly into one another to create an abstract composition. The tones are gray.
Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson, Malaga [working proof 24], 1993, spit bite aquatint in grey on wove Somerset paper [working proof 24], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.187

Malaga [working proof 24]

Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson · 1993 · spit bite aquatint in grey on wove Somerset paper [working proof 24] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.187

The image displays dark, rounded shapes and vertical lines on a light background, creating an abstract scene. The shapes resemble figures wearing hats, suggesting a scene reminiscent of people walking. The use of color and form depicts silhouettes casting shadows, evoking movement and direction. The figures and shadows invite comparisons to pedestrians in a cityscape, where light and shadow interact.
Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson, Malaga [working proof 22], 1993, color soft ground etching, spit bite aquatint, and aquatint with roulette and pastel and graphite additions, Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.185

Malaga [working proof 22]

Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson · 1993 · color soft ground etching, spit bite aquatint, and aquatint with roulette and pastel and graphite additions ·  Accession ID  2024.132.185

The image displays a top-down view of four people and a section of a fifth person. Three individuals have their backs facing the viewer, one wearing a dark hat and coat, another in a lighter, longer garment and hat, and the third with lighter-toned hair wearing a light upper garment. The fifth person is only partially visible in the top-right corner, revealing only the lower legs and feet in dark shoes and lighter trousers. The fourth person, situated at the bottom-right, is clad in dark clothing and a hat, with only the top of the head and shoulders visible. The background is plain and without distinctive features, implying an outdoor or public space setting.
Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson, Malaga [working proof 2], 1993, soft ground etching on wove Somerset paper [working proof 2], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.175

Malaga [working proof 2]

Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson · 1993 · soft ground etching on wove Somerset paper [working proof 2] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.175

This is a drawing of silhouettes walking across a striped path. The scene depicts figures viewed from above as they cross a striped street resembling a crosswalk. The figures are shaded in dark tones against a lighter background and horizontal lines of the path. The drawing captures a moment in a bustling environment, with a sense of anonymity as the figures are depicted as shapes. Deep blacks are used for shadows and to show the structured forms of the individuals, conveying a mood of urban movement and pedestrian life.
Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson, Malaga [working proof 5], 1993, soft ground etching and aquatint with graphite additions on wove Somerset paper [working proof 5], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.178

Malaga [working proof 5]

Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson · 1993 · soft ground etching and aquatint with graphite additions on wove Somerset paper [working proof 5] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.178

The image shows multiple figures from an overhead perspective. The central figure stands upright wearing a rounded hat. The clothing is dark against a textured background with yellow and grey tones intersected by shadows. Other distant figures wear hats too. The environment lacks specific objects, jewelry, or a distinct background, emphasizing light and shadow on the ground.
Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson, Malaga [working proof 23], 1993, soft ground etching, spit bite aquatint, and aquatint with roulette and pastel additions on wove Somerset paper [working proof 23], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.186

Malaga [working proof 23]

Christopher Brown, Pamela Paulson · 1993 · soft ground etching, spit bite aquatint, and aquatint with roulette and pastel additions on wove Somerset paper [working proof 23] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.186