Sonia Grineva

Flowers in a Vase, original 42 x 33 abstract expressionist floral still life

When the silver screen interconnects with Italy, it is often in Umbria's picturesque hilltop town of Todi. Boasting an abundance of medieval buildings and ancient. stone walls in th...

The epitome of low country living are the memories made while boating, swimming and fishing and stomping though the weeds along your favorite waterways. The friends and family stop b...

The artist has painted the work in matte black and gloss black. It a sense this is also an optical art “Op Art” in that it changes as the light changes. Jimmy Ernst was a major figure of the New York School of abstract painting and part of The Irascibles, and son of Max Ernst: Provenance: Grace Borgenicht Gallery, New York, New York; Joseph H. Hirshhorn, New York and Washington, D.C. (acquired from the above in 1966); Joseph H. Hirshhorn bequest, Hirshhorn Museum, Washington, D.C., 1981; Sotheby's Arcade, New York, New York, February 24, 1995, lot 331; The Jeanne and Carroll Berry...

In this captivating composition, Sophie Dumont explores the nuances of still life with bottles, employing an abstract treatment through the medium of oil and knife. The carefully chosen palette, dominated by shades of blue and white, invites interpretation rather than dictation. Sophie Dumont's masterful use of the palette knife creates a dynamic interplay of texture, adding depth to the canvas. The blue tones, rich and varied, find a perfect counterbalance in the warmth of orange, creating a harmonious visual dialogue that animates the entire composition. This artwork, left unframed, emphasizes the raw essence of the piece. However, the edges of the painting are meticulously painted, offering a polished completeness to the piece even without additional framing. The decision to leave it unframed speaks to a deliberate choice, allowing the viewer to engage directly with the artwork. On the back, a hook is thoughtfully placed, facilitating ease of display for the collector. The artist's signature in the lower right corner adds a personal touch, marking it as an authentic creation by Sophie Dumont. Furthermore, a certificate of authenticity accompanies the artwork, assuring the provenance and originality of this abstract symphony in blue...