

Study for Golden Ground
1936
This abstract composition features a warm golden yellow background populated with biomorphic forms and geometric shapes rendered in tempera. Organic, curved figures in cream, pink, and brown tones suggest abstracted human or plant like forms, while bright primary colors including blue, red, and green appear in concentrated areas. Linear elements and outlined shapes create a sense of movement and playfulness across the composition. The work exemplifies early American abstract modernism, with its emphasis on spontaneity and non representational form.
- Medium
- tempera on board
- Overall
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
Notes
Contemporary Day Auction, Sotheby's, sale on 2026-05-15.
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Day Auction
May 15, 2026
Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000
For Sale
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