Mid 20th Century Carnations in Blue Vase Still Life Painting by Jean Stimmons

Description

Elegant mid century still-life of pink and white carnations in a blue vase titled "Carnations" by California artist Jean Stimmons … more Elegant mid century still-life of pink and white carnations in a blue vase titled "Carnations" by California artist Jean Stimmons (American, 20th Century), 1965. The artist fills the vertical composition with the height of the flowers and leaves, leading to a long, stately vase, which brings the viewer's eye down to the flower that is strewn on the table. This compositional device brings movement and harmony to the piece.

Signed and dated "J. Stimmons 2/65" lower right.
Displayed in a walnut frame. Image, 24"H x 12"L.

Stimmons, a San Jose area artist, studied under Orrin White, a nationally known landscape painter, who spent the prime of his career in California. less