Ellen Phelan

Garden Drawing: Spring, First Drawing
1984

An abstract monochromatic painting with a dynamic interplay of black, white, and gray brushstrokes, creating a moody and atmospheric scene that could be interpreted as a stormy landscape or turbulent waters. The artwork is bordered by a lighter edge, suggesting it may be mounted on a larger background or framed.

An abstract monochromatic painting with a dynamic interplay of black, white, and gray brushstrokes, creating a moody and atmospheric scene that could be interpreted as a stormy landscape or turbulent waters. The artwork is bordered by a lighter edge, suggesting it may be mounted on a larger background or framed.

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Date
1984

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Opaque watercolor on paper

Dimensions
Sheet: 18 3/8 × 18 3/8in. (46.7 × 46.7 cm)

Accession number
2008.124.5

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Altria Group, Inc.

Rights and reproductions
© Ellen Phelan / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

API
artworks/34055

Part of a series:

Garden Scrolls and Garden Drawings

4 works

An abstract monochromatic artwork with a gradient of black to gray tones, resembling a smoky or cloudy texture, framed with a thin, light border. The image has a rough, textured appearance, with areas of lighter gray that seem to illuminate the composition from within.

A monochromatic abstract painting with various shades of black and gray, creating a smoky and ethereal effect. The artwork is bordered by a rough, brownish edge, suggesting it may be on textured paper, with the word "Arches" visible at the bottom, indicating the type of paper or possibly the artist's signature.

An abstract monochromatic painting with a dynamic interplay of black, white, and gray brushstrokes, creating a moody and atmospheric scene that could be interpreted as a stormy landscape or turbulent waters. The artwork is bordered by a lighter edge, suggesting it may be mounted on a larger background or framed.

Abstract monochrome artwork with a blend of black, white, and gray tones creating a smoky, ethereal effect. The piece is framed by a golden border, giving it a classic, finished look.

Ellen Phelan
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