Abstracted Floral Impression (Tiger Lilies)
Painting on canvas, square format • Henriette M. Killean (as inscribed in the lower right corner)
Style & Movement
Lyrical Abstraction / Abstract Impressionism with Color Field influences
Medium & Technique
Oil or acrylic washes on canvas with thin glazing and wet-on-wet application; suggests a watercolor-like transparency on a textile support
Creation Period
Circa late 20th century (1970s–1990s) based on style, frame, and inscription
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 24 inches (61 x 61 cm); Square format
Subject Description
The composition features a dreamlike, hazy garden scene with abstracted orange lilies. The central area is dominated by an ethereal yellow glow, flanked by soft green washes that suggest foliage. The lilies are rendered with loose, calligraphic brushstrokes, emphasizing atmospheric light over botanical precision.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good; the canvas maintains good tension and the colors appear vibrant and lightfast with minimal surface dirt.
Estimated Market Value
$400 - $800 USD
Auction Estimate
$200 - $500 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired from a regional art gallery or private collection in North America; artist name indicates a possible regional American contemporary artist.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of mid-to-late 20th-century decorative abstraction where the artist merges traditional floral motifs with the expressive freedom of abstract color washes, following the lineage of Impressionist gardens but through a high-modernist lens.
Notable Features
Signed 'Henriette M. Killean' in the lower right; housed in a vintage period-appropriate thin gold-tone metal 'floater' style frame common in the late 20th century.
Condition Issues
Minor surface dust; slight potential for yellowing of the varnish layer depending on composition; faint scuff traces on the thin gilt metal frame.
Conservation Recommendations
Surface cleaning by a professional if dust accumulation increases; display in climate-controlled environment away from direct UV light to prevent fading of delicate pigment washes.