New River Watercolor, Series I, No. 3 1988

"New River Watercolor, Series I, No. 3" is an abstract watercolor painting by the American composer and artist John Cage (1912-1992) created in 1988. The work is characterized by gestural brushstrokes, with swirling lines and shapes in various shades of green, red, orange, and brown. The overall composition suggests a sense of movement and fluidity, evoking the flowing water of a river. Cage’s exploration of chance and process in his music is reflected in his visual art.