Flowers c. 1975

"Flowers" is a graphite drawing on paper by American artist Jack Beal, created around 1975. The artwork depicts a delicate arrangement of flowers in a minimalist style, showcasing Beal's signature precision and detailed linework. The simplicity of the composition highlights the natural beauty of the subject matter, focusing on the intricate details of the flowers' form and structure. The muted palette of greens and greys adds to the overall sense of tranquility and evokes the quietude of nature. Beal's work often explored the relationship between realism and abstraction, resulting in captivating representations of everyday subjects, such as flowers, that transcend mere depiction.