Gift of Brenda Mitchell-Powell, 2012.236.106 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Abandonment

MakerMade by Clifford Mitchell (American, 1925 - 2005)

Date1971

MediumPhotography; color print on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 7/16 x 4 7/8in. (8.7 x 12.4cm) Sheet (height x width): 3 7/16 x 4 7/8in. (8.7 x 12.4cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Brenda Mitchell-Powell

Object number2012.236.106

DescriptionReproduction of a collage composed of phtoographs of abandoned brick buildings. The word "Abandonment" appears many times across the piece. On the left side, there are also at least two greenish-yellow screenprints that seem to depict an abstract tree.

Collections

Clifford Mitchell: Architect, Artist, and Teacher

NotesSubject note: "Abandonment" appeared in Mitchell's exhibition at the Greater Hartford Jewish Community Center in 1971. It was destroyed, date unknown.

From the artist's catalog.

Clifford Mitchell was an architect as well as artist, so images of buildings figure frequently in his artwork.

Status

Not on view