Daisies on Black Background
Painting on paper • Anonymous/Unidentified; likely an amateur or student work
Style & Movement
Contemporary Folk Art / Naive Art
Medium & Technique
Acrylic or tempera on paper. The technique involves wet-on-wet blending for the yellow centers and visible, expressive brushstrokes for the petals and foliage against a flat matte background.
Creation Period
Contemporary, likely late 20th to early 21st century
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 9 x 12 inches (22.9 x 30.5 cm); Horizontal/Landscape format
Subject Description
A botanical study featuring two white oxeye-style daisies with yellow centers. The composition includes green serrated leaves and stems, set against a stark, solid black background. The arrangement is slightly asymmetrical, focusing on the contrast between light floral elements and a dark void.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good. The paper shows slightly uneven edges (possibly roughly torn or cut), and some minor white flecking/distress is visible in the black paint near the edges.
Estimated Market Value
$10 - $50 USD
Auction Estimate
$5 - $25 USD
Provenance History
Unknown; likely a private creation or classroom project without formal exhibition history.
Art Historical Significance
Minimal art historical significance. This piece functions as a decorative floral study rather than a work contributing to a specific art historical discourse or the oeuvre of a recognized master.
Notable Features
The most notable feature is the high-contrast color palette and the textured, broad-edged application of the black paint, which leaves a white stippled effect at the bottom and left margins.
Condition Issues
Visible texture irregularities in the black ground, minor paint thinning at the margins, and possible slight paper curling at the top edge.
Conservation Recommendations
Should be kept in a pH-neutral mat and framed under UV-protective glass to prevent fading of the yellow and green pigments. Avoid humid environments to prevent paper warping.