It was curious to see this Joan Mitchell at auction in NY while in Philadelphia this Scott (at right) was soon after offered at auction.

Very much too similar about the two works, even given Scott’s informal visit there to Mitchell’s Vertheuil home at the time of his work, than could be thought a tribute.

Seeing both in their respective auction previews, it was not simply size that made the Mitchell the grander of the two.  I recalled seeing her work at Cheim & Read when I was first totally convinced of her power.

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