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Martha Walter
Still Life with Roses and Fruit

Circa 1920

About the Item

A whimsical depiction by Martha Walter of an interior scene with table, roses, and fruit. The bold colors and strong contrasts make Walter's work so striking and captivating. The flowers are executed with bold petals and exciting colors. This depiction is a wonderful scene done in her home. The painting is on canvas board. This painting measures 20 x 24 in Martha Walter was an acclaimed American Impressionist painter, and one of the premier female artists to be recognized within the fine arts community of the time. Known for her bright plein air beach scenes and domestic portraits, she studied under William Merritt Chase and was greatly influenced by the then-established French Impressionists Edgar Degas, Camille Pissarro, Claude Monet, and Eugène Boudin. Walter's works took on a looser style; she also used black paint, a color often excluded by other Impressionists. PROVENANCE: Martha Walter Estate stamp on the reverse. David David Art Gallery, Property from Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA Philadelphia. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity issued by the Gallery.
  • Creator:
    Martha Walter (1875-1976, American)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1920
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)
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  • Condition:
    The painting is in excellent condition with some ordinary wear from age.
  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0020441stDibs: LU9822418853

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