Jane Peterson (American 1876-1965)
“Zinnias”
Oil on canvas
A bold floral composition depicting zinnias in full bloom, rendered in thick, animated brushwork and saturated color. Brilliant yellows, oranges, and whites emerge from dense green foliage, demonstrating the artist’s modernist sensibility and expressive handling of paint.
Signed lower left Jane Peterson, photograph of original handwritten label verso
18″ x 18″ sight, 24 1/2″ x 24 1/2″ giltwood frame
Provenance: Fairfield Auction, California, 9/09/2012, Lot 134 ($550)
Exhibited: Copley Society of Boston, Exhibition of Paintings by Jane Peterson, May 25–June 6, 1953 (exhibition card affixed verso)
Estimate: $2000 - $4000