- Vera Neumann
- Vera Paints Orchids, 1965
- Watercolor on paper
- 21 x 22 in (53.34 x 55.88 cm)
- Framed: 28.5 x 28.5 in (72.39 x 72.39 cm)
- Inv: VN-FL-01654
- $9,500
This vibrant piece showcases a cluster of orchids bursting with life, their sunny yellow petals opening wide to reveal rich, chocolate-brown centers. The blooms are set against a lush backdrop of verdant foliage, with leaves rendered in broad strokes of green that suggest light filtering through a canopy. The lively, almost spontaneous strokes give the painting a feeling of movement and wildness, as if a gentle breeze were rustling through the leaves and petals. This artwork is a celebration of tropical splendor, a burst of natural color and energy that can brighten any space.
- Subject Matter: Florals
- Collections: Original Watercolor & Collage