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Honora Berg
Mid Century Mountain Stream Modernist Landscape

circa 1950

$1,550
£1,178.33
€1,375.50
CA$2,176.30
A$2,469.07
CHF 1,292.89
MX$30,461.66
NOK 16,031.54
SEK 15,339.11
DKK 10,259.94
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Mid Century Mountain Stream Modernist Landscape by Honora Berg This mid century modernist landscape painting by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985) depicts a vibrant mountain stream, rendered in Berg's signature expressive style. Large, multicolored boulders emerge from the flowing water, their angular forms contrasting with the rippling currents that swirl around them. The scene is framed by dense forest, with tree trunks and foliage rendered in rhythmic, textured brushstrokes. Berg uses a rich palette of greens, ochres, and earthy reds, applied with layered, gestural strokes that evoke the movement of water and the vitality of the landscape. This work reflects Berg’s interest in abstracting natural forms through color modulation and surface texture, rather than strict representational accuracy. The result is a landscape that feels alive and dynamic, inviting the viewer to experience the environment emotionally as much as visually. Medium: Gouache on archival paper Artist: Honora Berg Signed: "H. Berg" lower right corner Unframed. Size: 15.50"H x 20.50"W. Provenance: Larry Miller (1958-2003) was a specialist in bay area abstract artists and purchased numerous bay area artists estates. He purchased the entirety of the Honora Berg Estate from Carson Galleries and we purchased many of those works directly from Larry. Honora Berg an Abstract Expressionist and Bay Area Figurative School artist studied at the San Francisco Art Institute with David Park, Elmer Bischoff, and James Budd Dixon. Berg's friend Edith Truesdell (David Park's aunt) suggested a move to California in 1951 to study under David Park. Exhibited 1961 25th Annual Drawing, Print and Sculpture Exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Unframed.
  • Creator:
    Honora Berg (1897 - 1985, American)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1950
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 1 in (2.54 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Some age wear to edges which have been reinforced with conservation tape. (see image).
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: D99001stDibs: LU54216511482

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