Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a gouache drawing by Ellen Phelan. It dates from 1983 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This untitled drawing is part of a series of eleven gouache works on paper created by Ellen Phelan in 1983.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a serene river scene with dark, indistinct trees on one bank and a lighter, misty landscape on the other, evoking a dreamy atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Phelan employed a loose, expressive style, using layered gouache to achieve a soft, ethereal effect, with brushstrokes and marks that convey a sense of spontaneity.
Context
The work reflects Phelan's exploration of abstraction and psychological themes, characteristic of her artistic practice.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ellen Phelan (born 1943) is an American artist known especially as a painter of formalist abstractions, psychologically charged scenes enacted by dolls, and landscapes.
