Goat 1934

Arthur Dove’s 1934 abstract watercolor painting "Goat" presents a simplified, almost cubist, view of a goat, highlighting its form through a combination of browns, greens, and blues. The animal’s form is reduced to essential shapes, with a focus on the defining features like the horns and its body. This artistic style exemplifies Dove’s commitment to conveying the essence of a subject through abstract forms, a hallmark of his artistic career that spanned from 1910 to 1946. The artwork serves as a unique example of the artist's exploration of nature and his ability to translate its essence into a visually compelling abstract composition.