Floral Landscape (Inverted Composition)
Painting on paper or board • Betty Henry
Style & Movement
Folk Art / Naïve Art
Medium & Technique
Crayon or oil pastel on paper/board; folk art technique characterized by heavy, waxy application and simplified forms
Creation Period
2014 (based on the inscription)
Dimensions & Format
Small scale (estimated 4x6 or 5x7 inches); vertical portrait orientation
Subject Description
A vertical composition featuring stylized red flowers hanging from green vines or stems at the top (relative to the signature), transitioning into a brown earthen or rocky middle ground and a blue area suggesting water or sky at the bottom.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good (visible surface texture is consistent with medium)
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150 USD
Auction Estimate
$30 - $100 USD
Provenance History
Likely a contemporary private purchase or gift; no visible gallery labels, though signed and dated by the artist
Art Historical Significance
Represents the category of regional contemporary folk art, emphasizing personal expression over academic formalist tradition
Notable Features
The artwork contains a clear signature 'Betty Henry' and the year '2014' written in a child-like or naïve script, oriented upside down relative to the landscape elements
Condition Issues
Possible minor surface scuffing characteristic of soft pastel/crayon mediums; minor frame wear visible
Conservation Recommendations
Keep under UV-protective glass and away from direct heat sources to prevent melting or fading of the waxy pigment