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Melvin Edward Nelson, (1908–1992, United States), “Untitled”, Colton, Oregon, n.d., Graphite an…
Untitled
Melvin Edward Nelson, (1908–1992, United States), “Untitled”, Colton, Oregon, n.d., Graphite an…
Melvin Edward Nelson, (1908–1992, United States), “Untitled”, Colton, Oregon, n.d., Graphite and ink on paper, mounted on canvas, 17 7/8 x 24 in., Collection of the American Folk Art Museum, Gift of Edward V. Blanchard, 2021.18.19. Photo by American Folk Art Museum.
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Untitled

Artist ((1908–1992))
Place createdColton, Oregon, United States
Date1961–1992
MediumGraphite, ink, and mineral pigments on paper, mounted on canvas
Dimensions17 7/8 x 24 "
Credit LineGift of Edward V. Blanchard
Accession number2021.18.19
ClassificationPaintings
Photo CreditAmerican Folk Art Museum
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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
12. Greater earthquakes are still to come
12. Greater earthquakes are still to come
Melvin Edward Nelson
April 16, 1964, 2:51 AM
2017.3.16
Octopus #5 3/26/64 Melvin Edward Nelson Photo by Adam Reich
5. The earth becomes squeezed in a terrible vise
Melvin Edward Nelson
March 26, 1964, 2:30 AM
2017.3.9
Octopus #2 3/24/64 Melvin Edward Nelson Photo by Adam Reich
2. The great umbrella over the top of the world changed into a great octopus
Melvin Edward Nelson
March 24, 1964, 8:31 PM
2017.3.6