Mysterious Lake Patterns, Lake Erie (Study for Lake Erie Patterns)
1930
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1930
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows dark lines swirling across a pale blue-gray background. It looks like a close-up of water, but the shapes are too sharp and abstract. It’s a small study—just 11 by 14 inches. Carter made many of these quick sketches before bigger works. The lines feel alive, like the lake breathes. If you like this style, check out Charles Burchfield’s watercolor clouds.
