Description
This ethereal watercolor painting by Zina Rothman offers a dreamlike fusion of architecture, nature, and quiet human presence. A solitary female figure in a flowing orange dress stands gracefully near a window or ledge, surrounded by the soft lines of a tree's bare branches and a pair of blue birds perched nearby. The setting suggests a mysterious village or castle-like structure, blending organic and architectural forms into a poetic composition. The painting carries a stylized, almost surreal quality, achieved through flowing lines, gentle geometry, and a layered, atmospheric wash of warm earth tones, soft greens, and glowing yellows. The woman appears lost in thought, her posture reflective and inward, as warm light surrounds her in soft gradients. Birds and branches connect the foreground with the distant buildings, enhancing the dreamlike narrative and compositional harmony.
The artwork is signed by the artist Zina Rothman in the lower left corner. It is elegantly framed in a gold-colored rectangular frame with a white mat and a dual inner border in golden and rust tones that echo the palette of the painting itself.
Dimensions: 21" x 28"
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good condition, see photographs
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor
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The artwork is signed by the artist Zina Rothman in the lower left corner. It is elegantly framed in a gold-colored rectangular frame with a white mat and a dual inner border in golden and rust tones that echo the palette of the painting itself.
Dimensions: 21" x 28"
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good condition, see photographs
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Condition
Unknown; Some Imperfections; Good condition, see photographs
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
28 x 21 x 1.5 in
Listening to the Light - Late 20th Century Woman and the Birds Original Watercolor Signed, Framed
Estimate $600-$1,800
Starting Price
$420
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The Summer Salon II
Jun 19, 2026 7:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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