KENNETH NOLAND "STOCKHOLM" SCREENPRINT, 1973Kenneth Noland (1924 2010) is one of the most important artists and contributors to the evolution of American abstraction. He is one of the most beloved figures in the Color Field movement. Unlike many of his contemporaries, such as Helen Frankenthaler and Sam Gilliam, Noland was not interested in printmaking and only completed a handful of editioned works. When he did create a print it was typically for charitable purposes. This work comes from the

reflective

The artist fills his images with subtle symbols and precise details

"Limed Blossoms" features a bouquet of hummingbirds feeding on nectar from trumpet-shaped flowers

bringing to life complex depictions of animals through vibrant colors and intricate details

rendered with incredible dynamism and a strong sense of wonder

while the techniques seem to range from gentle wash to more aggressive scratching into painted layers

Other notable artists in the collection were Sam Francis

Davis had established a national reputation

this etching is a particularly rare and unique example of Nevelson's work as it features a broad figure

soaring cypress trees stretch toward the moon

Emerging on the Toronto art scene at the beginning of the 1960s

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