Seated Woman with Fan and Cat on American Flag Fabric
Painting, likely on canvas • Attributed to 'Moore' (signed and dated 'Moore 76' in the lower right)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Figurative Realism with Pop Art and Nouveau Realism influences
Medium & Technique
Oil or acrylic on canvas; characterized by broad brushwork, direct application of color, and a flat, modern composition
Creation Period
1976 (based on visible artist signature and date)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 40 x 50 inches; horizontal rectangular format
Subject Description
A seated woman in a black robe holding a red fan. The composition is eclectic, featuring a cat resting on a patterned blue and white fabric (possibly an American flag motif), a bouquet of flowers in a glass vase, and various textiles. Against the white background is a blue window or shape suggestive of the Washington Monument.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good/Very Good; the paint layer appears stable with no major visible losses or significant craquelure
Estimated Market Value
$1,000 - $3,000 (subject to specific artist career trajectory and sale history)
Auction Estimate
$800 - $1,500
Provenance History
Unknown; appears to be in a private residential setting. The 1976 date suggests late 20th-century American provenance.
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of Bicentennial-era American figurative painting that blends domestic interior scenes with nationalistic symbols and a late-Modernist aesthetic.
Notable Features
Bold usage of primary colors and symbolic patriotic fabrics; lower right signature 'Moore 76' is a key identification mark.
Condition Issues
Minor surface dust and slight yellowing of the white background; possibility of light stretcher bar marks around the edges.
Conservation Recommendations
Professional surface cleaning and inspection of the tension. Display in a climate-controlled environment away from direct UV light.