Mangrove Island with Egrets
Painting on stretched linen support • Kathy Corey
Style & Movement
Contemporary Regional Realism / Impressionistic Landscape
Medium & Technique
Oil on linen executed with expressive brushwork, blending, and layering of translucent and opaque pigments
Creation Period
Contemporary (Late 20th to Early 21st Century)
Dimensions & Format
24 x 24 inches, square format
Subject Description
A tranquil coastal landscape depicting a dense mangrove key or island rising from calm, turquoise-green waters, populated in the foreground by two white egrets wading near marshy patches beneath a dramatic, softly lit cloudscape at twilight or dawn
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent, presenting clean paint layers with stable tension on the linen support and no apparent structural damage or paint loss
Estimated Market Value
$1,200 - $2,500
Auction Estimate
$800 - $1,500
Provenance History
Acquired directly from the artist or local Florida Keys gallery representation, descending through private regional collections
Art Historical Significance
Representative of regional Florida Keys contemporary art capturing the distinct ecological beauty, atmospheric light, and endemic wildlife of the South Florida coastal environment
Notable Features
Features the artist's initials 'KC' prominently in the lower right corner, delicate rendering of atmospheric reflection on water, and skillful balance of warm and cool tones in the sky
Condition Issues
None observed; surface appears well-preserved with no noticeable cracking, foxing, or prior restoration
Conservation Recommendations
Display away from direct, harsh sunlight and maintain stable relative humidity between 45-55 percent; periodic dusting with a soft, dry brush if necessary
Collector Notes
Key West Artist Kathy Corey oil on linen 24x24