Theophrastus Garden 2
1982
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oil on linen
Dimensions
overall: 220.98 × 177.8 cm (87 × 70 in.)
Classification
Painting
Department
CMC
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Women's Committee of the Corcoran Gallery of Art and Museum Purchase, by exchange: George Biddle)
Accession Number
2014.136.168
Art Historical Context
**Theophrastus Garden2** (1982) by Terry Winters is a commanding oil on linen painting measuring 87 × 70 inches, now housed in the National Gallery of as part of the esteemed Corcoran Collection.ed by the Women's Committee the Corcoran Gallery Art and acquired through museum purchase exchange, this work exemplifies Winters' early mature style as a leading contemporary American artist. Created during the vibrant New York art scene of the1980s, it reflects the era's fascination with abstraction and scientific inquiry. The title nods to Theophrastus, the ancient Greek philosopher and botanist wh...