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Phillips, William - Malerei, Landscape with pink, by William Phillips, unspecified, 1964

Phillips, William - Malerei, Landscape with pink

William Phillips

1964

unspecified

From the collection of Archaeology and Museum Baselland

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Overview

Phillips, William - Malerei, Landscape with pink is a 1964 unspecified by William Phillips, held at Archaeology and Museum Baselland.

Who painted this?
William Phillips
When & what style?
1964
Where can I see it?
Archaeology and Museum Baselland

About this work

This painting is a mix of flat, colored blocks in soft blues, pinks, greens, and whites. The shapes don’t line up neatly—they’re slightly off, like puzzle pieces that don’t quite fit. Some areas look rough, with visible brushstrokes, while others are smoother and paler. The title tag says it’s called *Landscape with pink*, but there’s no sky, trees, or ground—just abstract shapes. The colors feel calm, with no sharp edges or dark shadows. If you like this style, look up impasto next to see how thick paint can change a painting’s texture.

About the artist

Artist

William Phillips

William Phillips painted the 1960s American landscape like it was a quiet joke—think pink roads that vanish into nowhere and telephone wires that hum in the heat.

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