Oil on Canvas Still Life with Yellow Flowers

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Description

This expressive still life by Elizabeth Davis presents a loosely arranged bouquet of yellow flowers interspersed with white blossoms and apples, set within a simple glass vessel. Executed in oil with confident, gestural brushwork, the composition emphasises movement and surface texture rather than botanical precision. Thick impasto strokes define petals and foliage, while softer, blended passages in the background create atmospheric depth.
The palette is warm and harmonious, dominated by golden yellows, muted greens, soft greys, and earthy reds. Apples punctuate the floral arrangement with rounded forms and saturated colour, providing visual weight and contrast against the vertical stems and blossoms. The background remains deliberately understated, allowing the energetic central motif to remain the focal point.
The artist’s approach reflects an impressionistic sensibility, prioritising light, colour interaction, and painterly expression over strict realism. The visible brushwork and layered paint application lend the surface a lively, tactile quality. The painting is presented in a frame that complements the warm tones of the composition and enhances its decorative presence.
Dimensions
Height 25.5 Inches
Width 21.5 Inches
Depth 1.5 Inches
Date1950s : circa 1950 Codeas135a5701 Price £425.00     492.36     $567.33    The price has been listed in British Pounds.
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