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Bob Peak
Summer into Spring - Nude Female Art Nouveau Fantasy

1989

About the Item

A glamorous nude female of ideal proportions stands side-by-side with her partially clothed counterpart. They are intertwined with seasonal foliage to symbolize the painting's title, "Summer into Spring." Iconic American Illustrator/Artist Bob Peak integrates the sinuous curves of plants, flowers, and color to indicate a seamless seasonal transition. On the left, the figure is bathed in a soft, dreamy green that subtly transitions into a delicate blue. The painting is large in scale and exhibits a deep knowledge of academic painting, with two female portraits masterfully rendered. Peak also exhibits his skills as a colorist. He harmoniously fuses human flesh tones into a fantasy land of lush floral elements. Drawing inspiration from Art Nouveau, Peak makes a statement about the universal theme of beauty in nature. As a sight to behold, joy ripples through one's body, looking at "Summer into Spring". It is a late work in the artist's career but also one of his best. Signed lower left. Unframed. Provenance: The Estate of the Artist. Color may vary depending on light source. Best viewed with top gallery-style lighting. Bob Peak was the Norman Rockwell of American Illustration from the 1960's to the 1980's. He was as in demand as he was technically and creativley innovative. Regular Clients were, Time Magazine, Sports Illustrated, TV Guide and Esquire and Major Ad Agencies. He has been dubbed Master of the Modern Movie Poster. Fate of a Man, movie poster illustration (U.S. release), 1959 West Side Story, movie poster illustration, 1961 Birdman of Alcatraz, 1962 The Leopard, movie poster illustration (U.S. release), 1963 My Fair Lady, movie poster illustration, 1964 The Cincinnati Kid, movie poster illustration, 1965 The Liquidator, movie poster illustration, 1965 Lord Jim, movie poster illustration, 1965 Kaleidoscope, movie poster illustration, 1966 Modesty Blaise, movie poster illustration, 1966 Our Man Flint, movie poster illustration, 1966 Camelot, movie poster illustration, 1967 In Like Flint, movie poster illustration, 1967 Thoroughly Modern Millie, movie poster illustration, 1967 The Wanderer, movie poster illustration (U.S. release), 1967 For Love of Ivy, movie poster illustration, 1968 A Dream of Kings, movie poster illustration, 1969 Funny Girl, movie poster illustration, 1969 Lions Love (... and Lies), movie poster illustration (alternate poster), 1969 The Secret of Santa Vittoria, movie poster illustration, 1969 There Was a Crooked Man..., movie poster illustration, 1970 Cesar & Rosalie, movie poster illustration (U.S. release), 1972 The Great Waltz, movie poster illustration, 1972 Enter the Dragon, 1973 Mame, movie poster illustration, 1974 The Voyage, movie poster illustration (U.S. release), 1974 The Yakuza, movie poster illustration, 1974 Rollerball, movie poster illustration, 1975 That's Entertainment, Part II, movie poster illustration, 1975 The Missouri Breaks, movie poster illustration, 1976 Equus, movie poster illustration, 1977 Islands in the Stream, movie poster illustration, 1977 The Spy Who Loved Me, movie poster illustration, 1977 Every Which Way But Loose, movie poster illustration, 1978 Superman, movie poster illustration, 1978 The Wiz, movie poster illustration (alternate poster), 1978 Hair, movie poster illustration (alternate poster), 1979 Apocalypse Now, movie poster illustration, 1979 Start Trek, the Motion Picture, 1980 Star Trek V: The Final Frontier Excalibur, 1981 Star Trek II, The Wrath of Kahn, 1983 Star Trek IV, The Voyage Home, 1987
  • Creator:
    Bob Peak (1927 - 1992, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1989
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 58 in (147.32 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Unframed. No apparent issues.
  • Gallery Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU385314857332

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