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Two Foxes
Underneath the shelter of a large tree in winter, one fox rejoins what is likely its mate with a bird in hand—perhaps a grouse. Underneath the paws of the other fox appears to be a rabbit...a good day of hunting! Palmer’s somewhat implausible…
Fall Still Life
Two adjacent types of painting—still life and domestic “genre”—blur in this creatively arranged scene. At right, staples of the still life tradition like fruits, flowers, and drapery are displayed on a table. Yet there also is a child’s toy, and it…
Flowers and Fruit
Some elements of this watercolor are abstract and patterned: the green leaves at left, the tablecloth, wallpaper background, and even the vase’s outline. Other elements, however, show careful attention to modeling and texture, like the orange. Palter…
Paper Bouquet
The pleasing daisies in a vase at center may give this painting its name, so artfully have they been created and arranged. If so, their status as humble field flowers plays against the ornate, patterned background and checkerboard table. Beautifully…
Virginia Canyon Highway, Colorado
Unofficially known as the "Oh My God" Road, this winding route was created to service silver mines, some of which are visible in the postcard view. It's of interest because this location probably was the basis for New Deal Gallery artist Philip…
Tags: Mining; Philip Cheney; Post Card
Sea Life
We behold at least a dozen distinct plants and animals as a flattened tapestry whose weave isn’t simply metaphorical: the warp of vertical plants and rising bubbles is complemented by a weft of horizontel “currents” visualized for the painting.…
Highwater
Given its light greens and the implied blossoms of field flowers, Patterson’s landscape may be set during springtime, in which case the lake pictured here still would be filled with meltwater. His fresh, pastel-shaded scene celebrates nature with any…
Orioles
This group of individuals from the blackbird family each perches on a distinct branch, looking in a different direction, and in physical space likely at some distance from the others. Yet Patterson telescopes his composition so as to render them…