Woman in Yellow Swimsuit
Painting on canvas • Kathy Corey (Key West Artist)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Coastal Realism / Tropical Modernism
Medium & Technique
Oil or heavy-bodied acrylic on canvas; utilizes soft-focus blending and planar color blocking
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st Century (Contemporary)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 30 inches; Portrait format
Subject Description
A close-up, cropped composition of a female figure wearing a vibrant yellow one-piece swimsuit against a bifurcated blue background representing sky and sea. The focus is on the torso and hair, with the face excluded to emphasize form and color over identity.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; the paint film appears stable with no visible craquelure or pigment loss
Estimated Market Value
$800 - $1,500 USD
Auction Estimate
$500 - $900 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired directly from the artist or a local Key West gallery; currently in a private collection
Art Historical Significance
Representative of the regional Floridian 'Key West School' of art, characterized by high-saturated palettes and leisure-themed subject matter. It reflects the influence of mid-century vacation culture translated into contemporary figurative study.
Notable Features
Distinctive use of a headless crop which forces the viewer's eye to the contrasting texture between the skin tones and the bright yellow fabric; the wind-swept hair provides a sense of movement to an otherwise static composition.
Condition Issues
No significant damage noted; minor surface dust may be present due to lack of a heavy varnish
Conservation Recommendations
Maintain in a climate-controlled environment away from direct UV light to prevent yellow pigment fading; archival framing with a spacer suggested
Collector Notes
Key West Artist Kathy Corey