Key West Coastal Palm
Painting on linen support • Kathy Corey
Style & Movement
Contemporary Regionalism / Impressionistic Landscape
Medium & Technique
Oil on linen utilizing textured brushwork, impasto highlights, and layering techniques
Creation Period
Contemporary (Late 20th to Early 21st Century)
Dimensions & Format
16 x 20 inches, vertical portrait format
Subject Description
A vibrant coastal scene featuring a prominent palm tree in the foreground with golden sunlight catching its fronds, overlooking turquoise water and a distant shoreline with silhouetted trees under a dynamic sky.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good. The paint surface is stable with rich texture and vivid color retention, showing no major structural flaws.
Estimated Market Value
$600 - $1,200
Auction Estimate
$400 - $800
Provenance History
Acquired directly from the artist, Kathy Corey, reflecting regional Florida Keys art production and local gallery circulation.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of regional contemporary plein air and studio painting capturing the distinct tropical light, atmosphere, and flora of Key West, Florida.
Notable Features
Expressive impasto application on the palm fronds and water surface, creating a tactile sense of movement, light, and tropical atmosphere.
Condition Issues
Minor surface dust consistent with unglazed canvas storage; no significant cracking, flaking, or tearing observed.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep away from direct, prolonged sunlight; dust lightly with a dry, soft brush when necessary; maintain stable indoor relative humidity between 45-55%.
Collector Notes
Kathy Corey Key West Artist 16x20 oil on linen