The Paintings of Joan Mitchell

June 20–Sept 29, 2002

A panoramic abstract painting featuring a series of large, bold brushstrokes and color blocks. Dominant colors include white, blue, and brown, with three prominent dark brown rectangles positioned at the top of each panel. The artwork is textured and layered, with visible drips and scrapes throughout, suggesting a dynamic and expressive painting process.

A panoramic abstract painting featuring a series of large, bold brushstrokes and color blocks. Dominant colors include white, blue, and brown, with three prominent dark brown rectangles positioned at the top of each panel. The artwork is textured and layered, with visible drips and scrapes throughout, suggesting a dynamic and expressive painting process.

The Paintings of Joan Mitchell was curated by Jane Livingston and Marla Prather.

Installation photography

Installation view of The Paintings of Joan Mitchell (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, New York, June 20–September 29, 2002). Photograph by Jerry L. Thompson
Installation view of The Paintings of Joan Mitchell (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, New York, June 20–September 29, 2002). Photograph by Jerry L. Thompson
Installation view of The Paintings of Joan Mitchell (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, New York, June 20–September 29, 2002). Photograph by Jerry L. Thompson
Installation view of The Paintings of Joan Mitchell (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, New York, June 20–September 29, 2002). Photograph by Jerry L. Thompson
Installation view of The Paintings of Joan Mitchell (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, New York, June 20–September 29, 2002). Photograph by Jerry L. Thompson
Installation view of The Paintings of Joan Mitchell (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, New York, June 20–September 29, 2002). Photograph by Jerry L. Thompson
Installation view of The Paintings of Joan Mitchell (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, New York, June 20–September 29, 2002). Photograph by Jerry L. Thompson
Installation view of The Paintings of Joan Mitchell (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, New York, June 20–September 29, 2002). Photograph by Jerry L. Thompson
Installation view of The Paintings of Joan Mitchell (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, New York, June 20–September 29, 2002). Photograph by Jerry L. Thompson
Installation view of The Paintings of Joan Mitchell (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, New York, June 20–September 29, 2002). Photograph by Jerry L. Thompson
Installation view of The Paintings of Joan Mitchell (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, New York, June 20–September 29, 2002). Photograph by Jerry L. Thompson
Installation view of The Paintings of Joan Mitchell (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, New York, June 20–September 29, 2002). Photograph by Jerry L. Thompson
Installation view of The Paintings of Joan Mitchell (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, New York, June 20–September 29, 2002). Photograph by Jerry L. Thompson
Installation view of The Paintings of Joan Mitchell (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, New York, June 20–September 29, 2002). Photograph by Jerry L. Thompson
Installation view of The Paintings of Joan Mitchell (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, New York, June 20–September 29, 2002). Photograph by Jerry L. Thompson
Installation view of The Paintings of Joan Mitchell (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, New York, June 20–September 29, 2002). Photograph by Jerry L. Thompson
Installation view of The Paintings of Joan Mitchell (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, New York, June 20–September 29, 2002). Photograph by Jerry L. Thompson