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Melvin Edward Nelson, “The Bumble Bee”, Colton, Oregon, 1957, Graphite on paper, 7 x 10 in., Co…
The Bumble Bee
Melvin Edward Nelson, “The Bumble Bee”, Colton, Oregon, 1957, Graphite on paper, 7 x 10 in., Co…
Melvin Edward Nelson, “The Bumble Bee”, Colton, Oregon, 1957, Graphite on paper, 7 x 10 in., Collection of the American Folk Art Museum, Gift of Edward V. Blanchard, 2021.18.29.
Record Details

The Bumble Bee

Artist ((1908–1992))
Place createdColton, Oregon, United States
Date1957
MediumGraphite on paper
DimensionsSheet: 7 x 10 " (17.8 x 25.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Edward V. Blanchard
Accession number2021.18.29
ClassificationDrawings
On View
Not on view
Melvin Edward Nelson, “The Flying Saucer Recorded Aug 29th 1963 – 9.11 – P.M.”, Colton, Oregon,…
The Flying Saucer Recorded Aug 29th 1963 – 9.11 – P.M.
Melvin Edward Nelson
August 29, 1963
2021.18.26
Melvin Edward Nelson, “Recorded June 8th 1963 11.04 P.M.”, Colton, Oregon, United States, June …
Recorded June 8th 1963 11.04 P.M.
Melvin Edward Nelson
June 8, 1963
2021.18.27
Melvin Edward Nelson, (1908–1992, United States), “Untitled”, Colton, Oregon, n.d., Graphite an…
Untitled
Melvin Edward Nelson
1961–1992
2021.18.19
Octopus #6 3/26/64 Melvin Edward Nelson Photo by Adam Reich
6. The octopus begins crushing the earth something terrible
Melvin Edward Nelson
March 26, 1964, 2:30 AM
2017.3.10
Octopus #10 Melvin Edward Nelson Photo by Adam Reich
10. The octopus is whirled and hacked to pieces
Melvin Edward Nelson
March 29, 1964, 3:31 AM
2017.3.14
Octopus #1 6/24/63 Melvin Edward Nelson Photo by Adam Reich
1. The octopus first emerges as a whirl. The “planetary band” is at upper right
Melvin Edward Nelson
June 24, 1963, 1 AM
2017.3.5
Octopus #7 3/26/64 Melvin Edward Nelson Photo by Adam Reich
7. Two forces at work
Melvin Edward Nelson
March 26, 1964, 7:37 PM
2017.3.11
Octopus #3 3/25/64 Melvin Edward Nelson Photo by Adam Reich
3. The mighty umbrella over the top of the earth
Melvin Edward Nelson
March 25, 1964, 7:30 PM
2017.3.7
Octopus #8 3/27/64 Melvin Edward Nelson Photo by Adam Reich
8. The octopus puts a terrible squeeze onto the earth below
Melvin Edward Nelson
March 27, 1964, 4:31 PM
2017.3.12
Octopus #9 Melvin Edward Nelson Photo by Adam Reich
9. Seeing the end of the octopus but the advent of the serpent
Melvin Edward Nelson
March 28, 1964, 2:16 AM
2017.3.13
Octopus #4 3/25/64 Melvin Edward Nelson Photo by Adam Reich
4. The octopus prepares to crush the earth
Melvin Edward Nelson
March 25, 1964, 9:31 PM
2017.3.8
11. Aftermath: A few weeks later, a big whirl encircles the earth
11. Aftermath: A few weeks later, a big whirl encircles the earth
Melvin Edward Nelson
April 11, 1964, 12:50 PM
2017.3.15