Tropical Coastal Landscape with Palm Trees
Painting on linen support • Kathy Corey (Key West artist)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Impressionism / Plein Air Style
Medium & Technique
Oil on linen; characterized by heavy impasto, wet-on-wet (alla prima) application, and expressive palette knife or broad brush strokes to create texture.
Creation Period
Late 20th to Early 21st Century (Contemporary)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 12x16 or 16x20 inches; Vertical (Portrait) orientation.
Subject Description
A coastal Florida scene depicting a group of palm trees on a sandy shoreline. The composition features a dramatic sky with a large, white cumulus cloud against a grey-blue atmosphere, suggesting an approaching storm or tropical humidity. The foreground shows turquoise and cerulean water with visible light reflections.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; the paint film appears stable with vibrant colors and no visible signs of age-related degradation.
Estimated Market Value
$500 - $1,200 USD
Auction Estimate
$300 - $700 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired directly from the artist or a local gallery in Key West, Florida; currently in a private collection.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the regional school of Florida Keys landscape painting. Kathy Corey is a known local artist associated with the Key West art scene, contributing to the tradition of capturing the unique light and tropical environment of the region.
Notable Features
Highly tactile surface quality with thick ridges of paint in the clouds and sand; vibrant use of local color reflecting the sunlight of the Florida Keys.
Condition Issues
No significant damage visible; some edge wear may be present under the frame. No signs of cracking (craquelure) or yellowing.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep in a climate-controlled environment away from direct UV light. Use archival framing with a spacer to prevent the glass from touching the impasto peaks.
Collector Notes
Key West Artist Kathy Corey oil on linen