Floral Composition (Sunflowers)
Painting on linen support • Kathy Corey
Style & Movement
Contemporary Impressionism / Expressionist Floral
Medium & Technique
Oil on linen; characterized by heavy impasto, expressive palette knife work, and alla prima application.
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st Century (Contemporary)
Dimensions & Format
16 x 20 inches; Landscape format
Subject Description
A dynamic arrangement of sunflowers and various flora rendered with energetic, gestural brushstrokes. The composition utilizes a diagonal tension, focusing on the vibrant yellow and orange petals against a complex, neutral-toned textured background with deep greens and blues.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; the paint film appears stable with vibrant color saturation and no visible structural issues.
Estimated Market Value
$600 - $1,200
Auction Estimate
$400 - $800
Provenance History
Acquired directly from the artist or a regional Key West gallery. Typical of the artist's local market presence in Florida.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the vibrant regional art scene of Key West, Florida. Corey is known for her 'painterly' style that emphasizes texture and Light over strict realism, typical of the late 20th-century American coastal art movement.
Notable Features
Highly tactile surface quality; specifically, the use of a dark underpainting to make the warm floral tones pop. The use of linen rather than cotton canvas indicates a higher-quality professional substrate choice by the artist.
Condition Issues
None visible in provided imagery; slight surface dust may be present due to the nature of high-relief impasto.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep in a climate-controlled environment away from direct UV light. Professional framing with a spacer or float frame is recommended to protect the thick impasto peaks from pressure.
Collector Notes
Key West Artist Kathy Corey, oil on linen, 16x20,