“Palm Trees, from the Series The Archaics” is an artwork created by Grace Hartigan during the period from 1962 to 1966. This work belongs to the art movement known as Lyrical Abstraction.
The artwork employs a monochromatic palette, executed primarily in bold strokes of black ink. The composition exhibits dynamic, gestural lines and abstract forms that evoke the shape and essence of palm trees. The piece relies on the energy and spontaneity of the brushwork, a hallmark of the Lyrical Abstraction movement, to convey a sense of motion and organic growth. The fluidity and abstraction in the piece invite contemplation and elicit an emotional response, engaging viewers with its expressive and evocative style.
