Landscape (Unfinished)
Artist
Cady Wells
(American, 1904 - 1954)
Datecirca 1950
MediumWatercolor on wove paper
Dimensions22-1/2 x 3022-1/2 x 30
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of the Cady Wells Estate, 1982
Object number1982.16.19
DescriptionAbstract landscape. Boxes across center of image outlined in black with green background. Two boxes have black squares. Bold, black swirl starting at TRC comes through image ending at BRC. Blue/gray background upper third of image.eMuseum Notes
Around 1950, Cady Wells became interested in grids, using the forms in a variety of ways. In this unfinished landscape, the grid suggests the platting of land seen from an aerial view. The black curvilinear form sweeping through the composition emulates the meander of a river and the delicate nuances of color resemble topography.
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Not on view
Russell Lee
June 1940 (printed 1990)
