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William H. (Bill) Littlefield — Concerning Wisdom
William H. (Bill) Littlefield

Concerning Wisdom

1963

This abstract composition by William H. Littlefield employs ink to create a dynamic interplay of organic forms and gestural marks. The work features bold sweeps of pink, red, and white paint layered over a deep blue ground, punctuated by dark linear elements and warm ochre tones that suggest a landscape or topographical study. The layering technique and expressive brushwork reflect mid-twentieth-century abstract expressionism, while the color palette and formal concerns align with the regional painting traditions of Provincetown and Cape Cod. The composition achieves balance through the tension between controlled geometric passages and spontaneous, gestural marks, inviting multiple interpretations.

Medium
Ink
Dimensions

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Provincetown Art Association & Museum Benefit Auction

May 16, 2026

Estimate: $500$700

Lot 46

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William H. (Bill) Littlefield, Concerning Wisdom, 1963

This abstract composition by William H. Littlefield employs ink to create a dynamic interplay of organic forms and gestural marks. The work features bold sweeps of pink, red, and white paint layered over a deep blue ground, punctuated by dark linear elements and warm ochre tones that suggest a landscape or topographical study. The layering technique and expressive brushwork reflect mid-twentieth-century abstract expressionism, while the color palette and formal concerns align with the regional painting traditions of Provincetown and Cape Cod. The composition achieves balance through the tension between controlled geometric passages and spontaneous, gestural marks, inviting multiple interpretations.

Medium
Ink
Dimensions
22.5 x 28.6 cm
Year
1963
Seen at
Eldred's, East Dennis, Massachusetts, United States

Related themes

Expressionist Brushwork, Mid Century Modern, Texture And Depth, Layered Composition, Gestural Mark Making, American Modernism, Non Representational, Abstract Expressionism, Topographical Study, Pink And Red, Color Field, Blue Tones, Landscape Abstraction, Ink On Paper, Organic Forms, Ink Painting, Cape Cod School, Abstract Landscape

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