Created on 2024-02-07

The image presents a page with handwritten text that reads as follows: "4/3/79 The first reaction to the artist who works from Nature is not mine and forged in subjects and "true" subjects. The presumption is correct on its own naïve terms. But experience teaches that whats [sic] one's quality of reaction is a reality, the analysis of what it means is completely wrong. Examples,—" Beneath the handwritten text, there are three sketched figures or objects. On the left, there's a complex form with overlapping geometric shapes and lines. The center seems to have a spiral shape that overlaps other forms, all standing on two oval shapes or possibly wheels. In the middle, there's a simplified, perhaps abstract drawing that resembles an 'R' or a symbol next to a simple geometric form like a kite or diamond shape on a stick or pedestal. And on the right, there's an abstract figure with a central rectangular shape flanked by what could be flames or undulating shapes beside and on top of the rectangle, standing on a straight, horizontal line. The drawing style is loose and gestural, and the ink sketches are in black against the creamy-colored background of the paper.

Created on 2024-03-30

The image appears to be a handwritten note or commentary on the work of an artist. The text discusses the idea that the artist "works from Nature" and produces "good" and "bad" subjects. The commentary also mentions the importance of "experience" in teaching, and the need to analyze the "reality" behind what an artist means, rather than just taking it at face value. The image also includes a simple line drawing or sketch, which seems to be an example or illustration that the author is referencing in their commentary. The drawing appears to depict abstract or schematic human figures, though it is difficult to make out the specific details. Overall, the image seems to be some kind of critical analysis or reflection on the artistic process and the relationship between the artist, their work, and the perception or interpretation of that work.