May Wilson Preston (American 1873-1949)
“Woman with Sunflowers”
Oil on canvas
A quiet interior scene depicting a woman seated at a table arranging sunflowers, set against a restrained, neutral ground. The composition balances figure and still life, with the bright yellow blooms providing a focal contrast to the subdued palette of greens, grays, and creams. The brushwork is broad and painterly, with visible, flattened strokes that emphasize relationship over detail.
Signed lower left May Wilson Preston
25 1/4″ x 30″ sight, 31 1/2″ x 36 1/2″ frame
Provenance: Found at Brimfield Antique Market, Massachusetts, 2005
Estimate: $1000 - $2000