Rain 1924

Arthur Dove's 1924 "Rain" is a unique example of his signature style that combined natural elements with abstract expression. This mixed-media work incorporates dried twigs and branches, a small bird, and a painted background of grey and brown. The twigs, branches, and bird are arranged on a flat, geometric surface, while the painted background alludes to the falling rain. Dove's abstract approach to natural imagery challenged traditional art forms, creating a truly individual style that foreshadowed the later development of Abstract Expressionism.