Claude Vénard Paintings

Waterline Fine Art, Austin, TX is pleased to present the following work: Oil on canvas. Signed lower right, titled and inventoried verso. 19.75 x 21 in. 23.25 x 24.25 in. (framed) ...

A richly composed and masterfully executed oil on canvas, Still Life with Fruits and Statuette showcases Carl Rudolph Krafft at his most decorative and assured. At center stands a lu...

“Still Life, 1936” by Katharine "Kitty" Duff Church (British, 1910-1999). This large, early painting by Katherine Church is among her finest canvases of the period. Characterized by its bold color palette, simplified forms, and expressive brushwork, this composition centers around a tabletop adorned with various objects: potted plants, a ceramic dish, bottles, and what appear to be books or papers. The two potted plants provide contrasting elements: on the left, what appears to be a cyclamen with red blossoms and delicate leaves, and on the right, a lush green plant with darker foliage. These plants, painted with loose, textured strokes, add an organic quality to the otherwise structured arrangement. The tabletop is cluttered yet thoughtfully composed, featuring additional objects like a clear, faceted glass bowl, a small bottle, and books or pads in striking red and green. The dynamic use of color blocks and the juxtaposition of shapes (round pots against rectangular books) create a sense of rhythm and harmony. The background is darker and less defined, emphasizing the brightly lit tabletop. Church's brushwork is gestural and modernist, leaning toward abstraction, challenging traditional still life conventions. This painting reflects Church’s interest in balancing everyday objects with bold artistic expression. It conveys both the simplicity and complexity of daily life, transforming an ordinary moment into a vibrant and engaging work of art. This work is oil on canvas and is signed and dated in the lower right. It is housed in its original gessoed frame and retains various labels and inscriptions on the reverse. Size: 28.25 inches tall by 36 inches wide (painting) 34 inches tall by 42 inches wide by 2 inches deep (frame) Provenance: Private collection, NY; Acquired from the above About the artist: Born in Highgate, north London, Katharine Church, known as ‘Kitty’ amongst friends and family, always wanted to paint. She trained at the Royal Academy of Arts between 1930-1933 and at the Slade between 1933 and 1934. In her early years Kitty exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy. Her first solo exhibition was in 1933 at the Wertheim Gallery. Other artists who exhibited there included Christopher Wood, Victor Pasmore and Cedric Morris. Kitty also showed with the New English Art Club, the London Group and between 1937-1947 her work was exhibited at the influential Lefevre Gallery, which supported avant-garde artists such as Henry Moore, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth. In 1954 the artist was invited to take part in the Figures in their setting exhibition held at the Tate Gallery. Henry Tonks and Philip Wilson Steer had a strong influence on Kitty’s early work, but it was her friendship with Ivon Hitchens that liberated her painting technique. In 1936 Kitty married Anthony West, the son of writers Rebecca West and H.G. Wells. The couple initially lived in London before moving to Quarry Farm, Chicksgrove, Tisbury, near Salisbury, where they brought up their children Caroline and Edmund. There they hosted many of their friends, including the New Zealand painter Frances Hodgkins. Other regular visitors before the War included John and Mywafany Piper, Ralph and Frances Partridge, Noel and Catharine Carrington, Julian Trevelyan and Mary Fedden. For many of those who visited Kitty would organise painting expeditions. After the war Kitty and Anthony separated, with Anthony moving to the United States. Anthony West moved to the United States to work as a journalist for The New Yorker. In the early years after their parting Kitty visited most years with the children. In the 1960s Kitty purchased Sutton House and ran the Hambledon Gallery at Blandford Forum. There she promoted the work of her early art-school friends Mary Fedden and Julian Trevelyan, alongside work by the Pipers, John Craxton...

"Coral Ripples" is a painting by Spanish artist Natalia Roman. This series of abstract geometric paintings by Natalia Roman draws its inspiration from the sleek grids and curves of B...

Figure Reading Beneath a Classical Statue in the Luxembourg Gardens Paris French Modernist 20th Century Painting Laure Noetzlin-Azam (French, 1929–2024), pupil of André Lhote Canvas: 10.5 x 6.25 inches Medium: Oil on canvas, unframed. Provenance: From the artist's estate, Paris. Condition: Good condition. Description: A delightful French Modernist painting depicting a figure reading beneath a classical statue in the Luxembourg Gardens, Paris. Painted in oil on canvas, the composition captures one of the park's characteristic scenes, where visitors gather among the celebrated sculptures and tree-lined promenades to read, reflect and enjoy the tranquillity of the gardens. The central figure, distinguished by a vivid red hat and patterned blouse, sits quietly absorbed in a newspaper at the foot of the elegant stone statue, while other visitors relax nearby on the iconic green garden chairs...

A still life of Native American pottery, moccasins, and fur, that was likely arranged during one of the artist's many trips to New Mexico and California. This painting embraces th...

MANY FOR THE EMPATH 2026 Paris, France This complex and layered floral painting of an abundant, overflowing bouquet presents an energetic and mesmerizing subject. This original mixe...

Isabelle Graham Allison (Reese) (1927-2005). Calla Mayor, Venice ca. 1950s. Oil on canvas measuring 12 x 28 inches; 13 x 29 inches framed. Signed lower right. The artist lived and ...

Larry Day (American, 1921-1998) Still Life with Decanter Oil on canvas, 33 3/4 x 41 3/ 4 inches FRAMED: 41 x 49 inches (approx.) Signed at lower right: “Day” Exhibition label on str...

I blended abstract and realistic elements to capture the raw energy of a mountain’s slope, a natural expression of memory. I was born surrounded by mountains, steep imposing rocks o...

A magnificent and luminous oil on canvas depicting a lush, generous bouquet of white, pink, and crimson peonies elegantly arranged in a patinated bronze vase. This high-quality artw...

Details: Title: Savannah Spring Medium: Acrylic on canvas Size: 146x114 cm (57.5x44.8 inches) Year: 2026 * Certificate of authenticity provided. * Painting is shipped carefully ro...

Original oil painting on fiberboard of a floral still life by the well known Hungarian/American artist Zelma Baylos. Signed lower left. Circa 1935. Condition is very good. The paint...

"Bouquet" is a vivid painting inspired by bright and intense colors. In this work of art, you will see a bouquet of flowers that simply radiates with vibrant colors and dynamism. Th...

HOLY SPLIT I 2026 Paris, France HOLY SPLIT I is an ethereal mixed medium painting on canvas depicting a surreal dreamlike rift in a serene landscape. Abstract fuchsia forms suggesti...