John Hoyland
Damsel's Wing 25.9.05, 2005
Acrylic on canvas
45.7 x 35.6 cm
18 x 14 in
18 x 14 in
Damsel’s Wing 25.9.05 (2005) is one of Hoyland’s smaller works. His titles, which since the 1960s he has also named with the date of the completion of the work, suggest...
Damsel’s Wing 25.9.05 (2005) is one of Hoyland’s smaller works. His titles, which since the 1960s he has also named with the date of the completion of the work, suggest the essence of the painting. The title could refer to the damselfly, an insect similar to a dragonfly, with iridescent green wings reflecting the colours and textures of the painting. Although abstract, a bold black shape hints at a wing.