Description
A luminous and atmospheric floral composition titled "Evening Splendor" by Florence Strauss, featuring two fully open blossoms rendered in glowing tones of apricot, blush, and gold against a richly saturated, twilight-toned ground.
The artist captures the flowers at peak bloom, their petals softly unfolding with a sense of movement and delicacy. Subtle transitions of color-warm highlights dissolving into cool violets and deep blues-create a dramatic contrast that evokes the quiet intensity of evening light.
Strauss employs a painterly, almost impressionistic handling, blending realism with expressive color to heighten the emotional presence of the subject. The background, layered with deep jewel tones and soft, abstracted foliage, enhances the sense of depth while allowing the blooms to appear almost illuminated from within. Can be oriented vertically or horizontally.
Signed "Strauss" in the lower left. The artist resided in Palos Verdes, California. This piece was purchased directly from her studio after she died. Please see other works of art similar to this one in my shop.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Edges are intentionally raw. Art is in excellent condition.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Paper, Watercolor
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Art Subjects: Botanic
Frame Type: Unframed
The artist captures the flowers at peak bloom, their petals softly unfolding with a sense of movement and delicacy. Subtle transitions of color-warm highlights dissolving into cool violets and deep blues-create a dramatic contrast that evokes the quiet intensity of evening light.
Strauss employs a painterly, almost impressionistic handling, blending realism with expressive color to heighten the emotional presence of the subject. The background, layered with deep jewel tones and soft, abstracted foliage, enhances the sense of depth while allowing the blooms to appear almost illuminated from within. Can be oriented vertically or horizontally.
Signed "Strauss" in the lower left. The artist resided in Palos Verdes, California. This piece was purchased directly from her studio after she died. Please see other works of art similar to this one in my shop.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Edges are intentionally raw. Art is in excellent condition.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Paper, Watercolor
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Art Subjects: Botanic
Frame Type: Unframed
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Edges are intentionally raw. Art is in excellent condition.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
41.5 x 29.5 x 0.1 in
1980s Floral Watercolor Still Life, Signed by Florence Strauss
Estimate $750-$1,280
Starting Bid
$360
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