
Pine
Moy Glidden
"Pine" is an abstract composition that showcases the use of staining, calligraphy-like gesture, and color. On a white ground, Glidden has applied an all-over wash of blue. In several areas, the white ground is visible underneath blue drips - especially at bottom and around the edges. Circular and calligraphic gestures can be seen throughout the canvas; some are black, but white and orange are also evident. In the upper third of the canvas are hints of rectilinear forms, counterbalancing the more spontaneous curvy gestures. At center, a diagonal white painted line bisects the canvas, while a yellow circular pattern floats in the blue expanse. In various areas of the canvas, Glidden has chosen a thicker application of paint selecting green, orange, and a mix of white and pink for this task.
Artist
Date of Birth
(1916-2005)
Date
2001
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
50 1/16 x 36 1/8 in. (127.15875 x 91.7575 cm.)
Accession #
2004.22
Credit Line
Gift of the artist
Copyright
© artist or artist's estate
Category
Subject
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