Jonas Wood Untitled Plant and Vase Drawing For Sale

About this work

Jonas Wood has established himself as one of the most consequential American painters of his generation, known for flattening pictorial space while maintaining an intimate connection to his domestic subjects. His works reside in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, and the Broad, among numerous institutions worldwide. Wood's market presence has grown steadily since his emergence in the mid-2000s, with collectors responding to his distinctive synthesis of pattern, color, and everyday observation. This unique 2015 ink on paper drawing belongs to Wood's ongoing exploration of plants and vessels, a subject that has occupied a central position in his practice. Where his large-scale paintings build complexity through layered color fields and intricate botanical forms, his works on paper reveal the underlying architecture of his vision—the confident, economical line work that structures even his most elaborate compositions. The intimate scale of this piece, measuring just nine by six and three-eighths inches, offers an unmediated view of Wood's draftsmanship, each mark deliberate yet fluid. Drawings from this period are increasingly sought after as collectors recognize them not as preparatory studies but as resolved works in their own right. The piece is signed and dated on the verso, confirming its place within the artist's authenticated body of work. Presented framed and ready for installation, this unique work represents an accessible entry point into Wood's practice while retaining the visual intelligence that defines his contribution to contemporary art. For acquisition inquiries, please contact Guy Hepner.