Woman in Red Bikini
Painting on canvas • Kathy Corey (Key West artist)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Figurative Realism / Regionalism
Medium & Technique
Oil on canvas, utilizing soft-focus blending, alla prima application, and wet-on-wet technique to achieve flesh tones
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century (Contemporary)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 12x16 inches (estimated based on canvas texture); vertical portrait format.
Subject Description
A close-up, cropped figurative study of a woman's torso wearing a bright red bikini. The composition focuses on the midsection and bust, set against a vibrant blue textured background, likely representing water or a poolside environment. The work conveys themes of summer, leisure, and the human form.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good; the paint layer appears stable with no significant loss or mechanical damage.
Estimated Market Value
$400 - $800 USD
Auction Estimate
$250 - $500 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 vibrant, leisure-focused aesthetic of the Key West art scene. Kathy Corey is known locally for capturing the light and relaxed lifestyle of the Florida Keys. The work fits into the larger tradition of sun-drenched American coastal figurative painting.
Notable Features
Bold use of saturated red against a contrasting cerulean background; intimate cropping that emphasizes the geometric shapes of the bikini against the organic forms of the body; visible canvas weave adds texture to the skin tones.
Condition Issues
Minor surface dust; slight evidence of stretcher bar marks (ghosting) along the left edge; no visible craquelure or pigment yellowing.
Conservation Recommendations
Professional framing with a spacer to prevent canvas-glass contact; light dusting with a soft natural hair brush; display away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the red pigments.
Collector Notes
Key west Artist Kathy Corey, oil on canvas