Wilson Irvine

American, 1869 - 1936

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The image displays swirling and flowing shapes in a dynamic composition. The design features earthy tones with splashes of red, green, and blue. The shapes resemble organic forms like waves or smoke. Some areas evoke textures of a rocky landscape or marbled surface. There is a visual complexity with intertwining colors similar to natural stone patterns or weathered surfaces.
Wilson Irvine, Winter, c. 1927, oil and watercolor on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Bessie Potter Vonnoh Keyes), 2015.19.854

Winter

Wilson Irvine · c. 1927 · oil and watercolor on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.854

The image features swirling shapes and lines creating an abstract composition in pastel hues. Soft blues, greens, peaches, and lavender are blended together, giving the impression of an aerial view or a body of water. Cloud-like forms and flowing waves are visible throughout the image.
Wilson Irvine, Impression of the Plains, c. 1927, oil, watercolor, and pastel on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Bessie Potter Vonnoh Keyes), 2015.19.853

Impression of the Plains

Wilson Irvine · c. 1927 · oil, watercolor, and pastel on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.853