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Art Subject: Flower
Floral Awakening
Floral Awakening

Floral Awakening

By Tanja Frost

Located in Zofingen, AG

In creating this piece, I delved into the synthesis of abstract, impressionistic, and realistic styles, focusing on the tender emergence of spring and the renewal it brings. Using oi...

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Spring in Giverny - original contemporary impressionism artwork - oil painting
Spring in Giverny - original contemporary impressionism artwork - oil painting

Spring in Giverny - original contemporary impressionism artwork - oil painting

By Ian Hargreaves

Located in London, Chelsea

We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Some of 48 Tulips
Some of 48 Tulips

Some of 48 Tulips

By Gatja Helgart Rothe

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Some of the 48 Tulips" c.1990 is an original colors mezzotint by noted German/American artist Gatja Helgart Rothe, 1935-2007. It is hand signed, titled and numbe...

Category

Late 20th Century American Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

French Impressionist Oil Summer Green House In Rose Garden
French Impressionist Oil Summer Green House In Rose Garden

French Impressionist Oil Summer Green House In Rose Garden

By Louise Alix

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Summer House by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back oil painting on board, framed frame measures: 10.5 high by 14 inches wide board measure...

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Les naissances de Giverny

Les naissances de Giverny

By Eric Roux-Fontaine

Located in Boston, MA

Roux-Fontaine was born in 1966 in the Savoy Region of France. He enrolled at the Fine Art School of Saint-Etienne at the young age of 17 and graduated Summa Cum Laude 5 years later....

Category

2010s Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Classical Still Life Oil Painting Ornate Flowers on Stone Plinth Large Canvas
Classical Still Life Oil Painting Ornate Flowers on Stone Plinth Large Canvas

Classical Still Life Oil Painting Ornate Flowers on Stone Plinth Large Canvas

By European Artist

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Still Life of Flowers on a Stone Plinth European artist, late 20th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 24 x 36 inches provenance: private collection, south west of England condi...

Category

20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Roses  √ 5
Roses  √ 5

Roses √ 5

By Liudmila Shabazova

Located in Zofingen, AG

The painting is painted with large brushstrokes in the style of impressionism. The idea is based on color contrasts. The variety of colors is intertwined into a beautiful bouquet Coo...

Category

2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Hampshire Garden I, Dylan Lloyd, Original Floral Oil Painting, Realist Artwork
Hampshire Garden I, Dylan Lloyd, Original Floral Oil Painting, Realist Artwork

Hampshire Garden I, Dylan Lloyd, Original Floral Oil Painting, Realist Artwork

By Dylan Lloyd

Located in Deddington, GB

Hampshire Garden I by Dylan Lloyd [2021] original Oil paint on board Image size: H:30 cm x W:24 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:30 cm x W:24 cm x D:2.5cm Framed Size: H:40.5 cm...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Qiang Li Floral Original Acrylic On Canvas "White Blossoms in Vase"
Qiang Li Floral Original Acrylic On Canvas "White Blossoms in Vase"

Qiang Li Floral Original Acrylic On Canvas "White Blossoms in Vase"

By Qiang Li

Located in New York, NY

Title: White Blossoms in Vase Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 29 x 23.5 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Note:...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Liu Shuang Still Life Original Oil Painting "Flowers 3"
Liu Shuang Still Life Original Oil Painting "Flowers 3"

Liu Shuang Still Life Original Oil Painting "Flowers 3"

By Liu Shuang

Located in New York, NY

Title: Flowers 3 Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 24 x 19.5 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Note: This painting is u...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Delicate bouquet of flowers Oil abstract interior painting Modern Impressionist
Delicate bouquet of flowers Oil abstract interior painting Modern Impressionist

Delicate bouquet of flowers Oil abstract interior painting Modern Impressionist

By Max Skoblinsky

Located in Zofingen, AG

Oil on canvas In "Sunny Emotions: A Bouquet of Wildflowers in the Sunlight" we see a beautiful bouquet consisting of wildflowers, bathed in the sunlight. The painting conveys an a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Paint, Lights, Oil

"Flower Still Life" Post-Impressionism French Oil Painting of Colorful Flowers
"Flower Still Life" Post-Impressionism French Oil Painting of Colorful Flowers

"Flower Still Life" Post-Impressionism French Oil Painting of Colorful Flowers

By Jacques Zucker

Located in New York, NY

This painting depicts a whimsical bouquet of flowers in a white vase resting on a table with a multicolored background. The piece is done in a highly impressionistic manner with uniq...

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Evening Garden
Evening Garden

Evening Garden

By Jim McVicker

Located in Pasadena, CA

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist. Signed "McVicker" on lower right Artist Statement "This piece was painted during the summer standing on our walkway lea...

Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Bush of Red lilies"
"Bush of Red lilies"

"Bush of Red lilies"

By Evgeny Chernyakovsky

Located in Edinburgh, GB

In the foreground, a lush bush of red lilies blooms as a vibrant accent, like a living flame amidst the tranquil surroundings. The petals are velvety, a deep scarlet, with soft trans...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Classic Still Life Painting, Soft Neutral Oil on Canvas 36x36

Classic Still Life Painting, Soft Neutral Oil on Canvas 36x36

By Anne Harney

Located in Atlanta, GA

A classic still life with a softer, more neutral palette. This piece offers a timeless presence with a contemporary ease, making it highly versatile for a range of interiors. Perfect...

Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"At Bloom" Susan Grisell, White Flowers, American Impressionist Floral Sketch
"At Bloom" Susan Grisell, White Flowers, American Impressionist Floral Sketch

"At Bloom" Susan Grisell, White Flowers, American Impressionist Floral Sketch

By Susan Grisell

Located in New York, NY

Susan Grisell At Bloom, circa 1990 Signed lower right Oil on board 9 7/8 x 7 7/8 inches Following the guidance of her long-time teacher and mentor, the respected New England impressionist painter, Bernard Lennon, Susan Grisell developed a style marked adherence to nature. Her paintings are recognizable for their effortless rendering, with line and color that express the impressions of what she observes, and dense brushwork that conveys her response following the sensitive observation of atmosphere. In May 2023, one of Susan's paintings "Blue Crock...

Category

1990s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Large Ornate Classical Flowers in Vase Still Life Oil Painting
Large Ornate Classical Flowers in Vase Still Life Oil Painting

Large Ornate Classical Flowers in Vase Still Life Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Classical Still Life of Flowers by the Miguel Canals Studio, Spain oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 23.5 x 18 inches Provenance: Private collection Condition: very good condition Fo...

Category

20th Century Old Masters Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Floral Still-Life with Bearded Irises, Parrot Statue by Nell Walker Warner
Floral Still-Life with Bearded Irises, Parrot Statue by Nell Walker Warner

Floral Still-Life with Bearded Irises, Parrot Statue by Nell Walker Warner

By Nell Walker Warner

Located in Soquel, CA

Substantial and period mid-century still life of a bowl of bearded irises with a parrot figurine by noted California artist Nell Walker Warner (American, 1891-1970), c.1940's. A charming parrot statue...

Category

1940s Other Art Style Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen, Stretcher Bars

Festive bouquet √1
Festive bouquet √1

Festive bouquet √1

By Liudmila Shabazova

Located in Zofingen, AG

Large size painting depicting a festive bouquet of flowers. Working with oil paints makes it possible to reflect the entire palette and shades of this bouquet, thanks to this the pai...

Category

2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Varnish, Oil

"Bouquet with hydrangeas 01
"Bouquet with hydrangeas 01

"Bouquet with hydrangeas 01

By Liudmila Shabazova

Located in Zofingen, AG

Hydrangeas look very graceful against a blue background. The bouquet is framed by green branches. White flowers represent purity and tenderness. Seeing such a bouquet it is impossibl...

Category

2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Black Cat 1981 Lithograph on Arches Archival Paper
Black Cat 1981 Lithograph on Arches Archival Paper

Black Cat 1981 Lithograph on Arches Archival Paper

By Walasse Ting

Located in Rochester Hills, MI

Artist: Walasse Ting Title: Black Cat - Midnight Cat Year: 1981 Medium: Lithograph on Arches Archival Paper   22'' x 30'' Edition: Signed in pencil and marked AP Walasse Ting (DING...

Category

1980s Pop Art Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Peonies, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Peonies, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Peonies, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Elena Podmarkova

Located in Yardley, PA

Peonies, 2023 year :: Painting :: Photorealism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Signatur...

Category

2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Garden Romance Signed Lithograph, Collage of Black Couple in Flowers
Garden Romance Signed Lithograph, Collage of Black Couple in Flowers

Garden Romance Signed Lithograph, Collage of Black Couple in Flowers

By James Denmark

Located in Union City, NJ

GARDEN ROMANCE by the artist James Denmark is an original hand drawn, limited edition lithograph(not a photo reproduction or digital print) printed on archival Somerset paper using traditional hand lithography techniques. GARDEN ROMANCE is one of Denmark's expressive, colorful collage compositions of everyday African American life - a lovely flower garden scene featuring a romantic black couple, the woman seated amid the blossoming plants wearing a green and yellow paisley print dress and head wrap; her standing male companion with flower in hand, dressed in blue denim jeans, and pastel color patchwork print shirt. Vivid coloration, watercolor patterns, and collage effect textures captivate the eye with visual variety in a striking palette of blues, greens, white, red, orange, magenta, touches of yellow, lavender and dark black - a fine example of the intricacies of hand lithography! Print size - 32 x 21.25 in., archival framing, double mat, excellent condition, pencil signed and numbered 1 / 15 H.C. by James Denmark, publisher's chop embossed lower left corner, Certificate of Authenticity provided Edition size - 250, plus proofs Year published - 1996 Printer - J K Fine Art Editions Co. NJ Publisher - Mojo Portfolio...

Category

1990s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Roses √7
Roses √7

Roses √7

By Liudmila Shabazova

Located in Zofingen, AG

I enjoy painting large-scale pieces; they look beautiful in interiors, creating a sense of space and light. Impressionism allows you to give free rein to your emotions and play with ...

Category

2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Pink Orchid, Oil Painting
Pink Orchid, Oil Painting

Pink Orchid, Oil Painting

By Pat Doherty

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A vibrant pink orchid blooms from a blue and white ceramic flower pot. The mix of colors creates a lively scene and contrasts with the soft, neutral background....

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

“Floral Bouquet”
“Floral Bouquet”

“Floral Bouquet”

Located in Southampton, NY

Original elaborate floral bouquet oil on canvas painting by the German artist Reinhard Michel. Signed Lowe right by the artist. Condition is very good. Circa 1960. Original gold o...

Category

1960s Academic Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Delft Garden Rhododendron Branch IV Cyanotype Painting, Signed, 18x12
Delft Garden Rhododendron Branch IV Cyanotype Painting, Signed, 18x12

Delft Garden Rhododendron Branch IV Cyanotype Painting, Signed, 18x12

By Christine So

Located in Oakland, CA

This is a combination of painting and photography, the antique cyanotype process. The silhouette of the plant was first drawn, then painted not with ink or paint, but with light-sens...

Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Monotype, Photogram

Blue Iris
Blue Iris

Blue Iris, Unknown

$40Sale Price|73% Off

Blue Iris

Located in Carmel, CA

A stunning photograph printed on highly archival paper. Printed on 100% rag paper.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Peony No.10 - analogue black and white floral photography, limited edition 20

Peony No.10 - analogue black and white floral photography, limited edition 20

By Ugne Pouwell

Located in London, GB

Peony No.10 printed on archival Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta fine art paper, this limited edition piece measures 40 x 32 cm and is part of an exclusive series of 20 prints, each hand-...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Black and White Photography

Materials

Giclée

Ulalume #10 - Horizontal Floral dark abstract landscape contemporary photograph

Ulalume #10 - Horizontal Floral dark abstract landscape contemporary photograph

By Isabelle Menin

Located in New York, NY

This floral photography has a dramatic sense of composition which recalls the careful arrangements of Dutch and Flemish still life paintings from the 17-18 century. Belgian photog...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

C Print

Mid 20th Century French Oil Painting Still Life Flowers in Interior Room
Mid 20th Century French Oil Painting Still Life Flowers in Interior Room

Mid 20th Century French Oil Painting Still Life Flowers in Interior Room

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Still Life of Flowers in Interior French, mid 20th century indistinctly signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 23 x 27 inches canvas: 16 x 20 inches Provenance: private collection, Fr...

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid 20th Century French Impressionist Colourful Flowers in Vase Vintage Painting
Mid 20th Century French Impressionist Colourful Flowers in Vase Vintage Painting

Mid 20th Century French Impressionist Colourful Flowers in Vase Vintage Painting

By Louise Alix

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Vase de Fleurs by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back oil painting on canvas, unframed measures: 18.5 high by 15 inches wide condition: ove...

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Binhua Cao Still Life Original Oil On Canvas "Communication"
Binhua Cao Still Life Original Oil On Canvas "Communication"

Binhua Cao Still Life Original Oil On Canvas "Communication"

Located in New York, NY

Title: Communication Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 25.5 x 37.25 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Note: This ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Prickly Viper's Bugloss  Henry Andrews antique botanical flower Echium engraving

Prickly Viper's Bugloss Henry Andrews antique botanical flower Echium engraving

By Henry C Andrews

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

'Echium Ferocissimum - Prickly Viper's Bugloss' Native of Cape of Good Hope, South Africa. Original copper-line engraving with original hand-colouring from Henry Andrews' 'The Bot...

Category

Early 19th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

Materials

Engraving

Pink Blooms
Pink Blooms

Pink Blooms

Located in Jersey City, NJ

A riotous, close-cropped garden fills the entire canvas with no sky, no ground just an unbroken wall of flowers and foliage. Billowing hydrangea heads in pink, lavender, and mauve do...

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Vase with Poppies - Original Handsigned Screenprint
The Vase with Poppies - Original Handsigned Screenprint

The Vase with Poppies - Original Handsigned Screenprint

By Michel Henry

Located in Paris, IDF

Michel HENRY The Vase with Poppies Original screenprint Handsigned in pencil Justified EA (Artist Proof) On vellum 77 x 60 cm (c. 30.3 x 23.6 in) Very good condition, little foxing...

Category

Late 20th Century Realist Still-life Prints

Materials

Screen

Spring Bouquet, Mid Century Floral Still-Life
Spring Bouquet, Mid Century Floral Still-Life

Spring Bouquet, Mid Century Floral Still-Life

By Helen Gapen Oehler

Located in Soquel, CA

A lush spring bouquet bursts forth with a bounty of beautiful, vibrant flowers in bloom in this mid century floral still-life by Helen Gapen Oehler (American, 1893-1979). Signed "Helen Gapen Oehler S.W.A" (Society of Western Artists) lower right. Displayed in a wood frame painted light peach with gold trim. Canvas size: 18"H x 14"W. Best known for her landscapes, seascapes, views of nature as well as paintings of scenes from global travel, Oehler is considered a progressive impressionist. She painted in the world, Midwest and eastern coast, some California. Helen Gapen Oehler was born in 1893 in Ottawa Illinois. She was bright and at an early began to paint. Helen Oehler attended and graduated from the University of Illinois in art and teaching and was in the Chi Omega sorority...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Flowers - Original Pastel Drawing by G. Bourgogne - mid 20th Century
Flowers - Original Pastel Drawing by G. Bourgogne - mid 20th Century

Flowers - Original Pastel Drawing by G. Bourgogne - mid 20th Century

By Gustave Bourgogne

Located in Roma, IT

Flowers is an original orangish drawing in pastel realized by Gustave Bourgogne, Hand-signed by the artist on the rear. The State of preservation is good. Sheet dimension: 59 x 46 ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Naturalistic Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

Huge Classical Still Life Flowers & Fruit Still Life in Stone Urn Oil Painting
Huge Classical Still Life Flowers & Fruit Still Life in Stone Urn Oil Painting

Huge Classical Still Life Flowers & Fruit Still Life in Stone Urn Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Profusion of Flowers by Thomas Webster, British contemporary artist, late 20th century signed oil on board, unframed board: 30 x 18 inches provenance: private collection, UK conditi...

Category

Late 20th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage American School Signed Impressionist Flower Still Life Rare Oil Painting
Vintage American School Signed Impressionist Flower Still Life Rare Oil Painting

Vintage American School Signed Impressionist Flower Still Life Rare Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Vintage American impressionist flower still life oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY collection. Measuring: 32 by 38 inches overall. Handso...

Category

Early 2000s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Boudoir Style Female Nude with Flowers Figurative Spanish Oil Painting portrait
Boudoir Style Female Nude with Flowers Figurative Spanish Oil Painting portrait

Boudoir Style Female Nude with Flowers Figurative Spanish Oil Painting portrait

By Jordi Baget Ballester

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

Title Expressive Female Nude Portrait with Flowers Figurative Oil Painting Artist Jordi Baget Ballester (Spain, b. 1930) Title of Work Dona (Female Nude with Flowers) Date Second half of the 20th century (circa 1980–1990) Medium Oil on canvas Dimensions 54 × 65 cm (21.26 × 25.59 in) Signature Signed “Baget” lower left. Titled “Dona” and signed on the reverse. Framing Unframed Condition Good condition. Firm canvas, stable paint surface, vibrant colors. No visible restorations. Description Expressive figurative painting by Spanish artist Jordi Baget Ballester depicting a seated female nude beside a bouquet of flowers. The composition combines portrait, still life and nude study in a balanced arrangement. Warm flesh tones contrast with the vibrant floral colors while the neutral background enhances the presence of the figure. The relaxed pose and intimate atmosphere give the work a subtle boudoir character. A decorative and engaging example of late 20th century Spanish figurative painting. Biography Jordi Baget Ballester (Spain, born 1930) is a Spanish painter associated with postwar figurative art. Trained in Fine Arts in Barcelona, his work focuses on the human figure, landscapes and everyday scenes. His paintings are characterized by expressive brushwork and refined color harmonies. His works appear regularly in European collections and secondary art markets. female nude, boudoir painting...

Category

1980s Modern Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gaia 8, Diptych Monochrome Photograph, Limited Edition of 10

Gaia 8, Diptych Monochrome Photograph, Limited Edition of 10

By Jaume Llorens

Located in Brighton, GB

Gaia 8 by Jaume Llorens Bach Gaia 8 is a 18cm x 24cm Black-and-White print on Premio Kozo 180gsm White Paper by Awagami Factory This size in a Limited Edition of 10 + 2 Artist's Pr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Black and White Photogr...

Materials

Black and White, Photographic Paper, Digital

"Hydrangeas, " Walter Inglis Anderson, Mississippi Southern Illustrator, Flowers
"Hydrangeas, " Walter Inglis Anderson, Mississippi Southern Illustrator, Flowers

"Hydrangeas, " Walter Inglis Anderson, Mississippi Southern Illustrator, Flowers

Located in New York, NY

Walter Anderson ( American, 1903 - 1965) Hydrangeas, circa 1950 Mixed media on paper 11 x 8 1/2 inches Provenance: Luise Ross Gallery, New York Private Collection, New Jersey Acquired from the estate of the above, 2021 Walter Anderson firmly believed that quality art was an important part of life and should be made available to everyone. As he said, "There should be simple, good decorations, to be sold at prices to rival the five-and-ten." Noticing that only poor quality art was available in stores and little was available for children, he resolved to make art which could be reproduced easily and sell inexpensively — linoleum block prints. This technique enabled him to provide affordable, quality art. The technique of linoleum block printing is a simple concept; however, it requires much skill and talent to actually produce memorable art. Anderson purchased surplus "battleship linoleum," thicker than ordinary linoleum with a burlap backing for better support, to create his blocks. During the mid-1940s, he created almost 300 linocuts working in the attic of the sea-side plantation house, Oldfields, his wife's family home in Gautier. Masses of linoleum chips accumulated at the foot of the attic stairs as he often worked night and day. He began with sketching out a design directly on the linoleum. Once he had carved the image into the surface, he used the back of faded, surplus stock wallpaper that a friend sent him, laying long strips on top of the inked linoleum. A roller made of sewer pipe filled with sand served as his press. When the print was completed, he often colored it by hand with bold strokes and vivid colors. The prints were sold at Shearwater Pottery, the family business, for a mere dollar a foot. But "what about a well-designed fairy tale for a child's room?" he asked himself. Since there was a lack of affordable art for children, much of his work with linoleum blocks focused on subjects for children. He depicted fables and fairy tales ranging from Arabian Nights, to Germany and the Grimm Brothers' Rapunzel, to the French story of The White Cat, to the Greek tales such as Europa and the Bull, and to tales from China, India, and other cultures. Anderson also created "mini" books featuring the alphabet and Robinson Cat. The blocks are not only alive with the story being depicted, but they are also filled with designs taken from Best-Maugard's Method for Creative Design. Swirls, half-circles and zig-zag lines fill every available space on the linoleum block making them come alive and capture their audience. But fairy tales, children's verses and the "mini" books, consisting of about 90 blocks, were not the sole subject of Anderson's linoleum block prints. In total, he created approximately 300 linoleum blocks with subjects ranging from coastal flora and fauna, coastal animals, and sports and other coastal activities. Anderson even created linoleum blocks to be used to print tablecloths and clothing, some worn by his own children. Color and subjects of the linoleum block prints were not the only things that got them noticed. In 1945 when Anderson was creating these prints, the standard size of linoleum block prints was only 12 by 18 inches. These small dimensions were due to the common size of the paper available and the restrictions made by national competitions. Since Anderson used wallpaper...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Crayon