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October Woods III, by Donald holden, watercolor, 1988

October Woods III

Donald holden

1988

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

October Woods III is a 1988 watercolor by Donald holden, a contemporary_abstract work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Donald holden
When & what style?
1988 · contemporary_abstract
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a mix of earthy browns, purples, and yellows in a loose, sketchy style. The colors look like they’re splashed on randomly, with some bright spots of yellow and blue peeking through. The edges are uneven, and the whole thing feels a little rough around the edges. The artist used watercolor, which lets the paper show through in places. The brushstrokes are quick and messy, like they were painted fast. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

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