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Honora Berg
1940s Modernist Landscape Painting, Oil Pastel Signed by Honora Berg

circa 1940s

$1,480
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About the Item

1940s Cliffs by Ocean Modernist Landscape by Honora Berg This mid century modernist landscape painting by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985) depicts a rugged ocean cliffs topped with windswept trees rendered in Berg's signature expressive style. Large, multicolored cliffs emerge with their angular forms contrasting with a river that has divided the cliff. Berg uses a moody palette of greys, blues and green applied with layered, gestural strokes that evoke the movement of water and rugged, time-worn nature of the landscape. This work reflects Berg’s interest in abstracting natural forms through color modulation and surface texture, rather than strict representational accuracy. The result is a landscape that feels alive and dynamic, inviting the viewer to experience the environment emotionally as much as visually. Medium: Oil pastel and gouache on archival paper Artist: Honora Berg Signed: "H. Berg" lower center right Presented in light dove gray mat Matted Size: 22"H x 24"W. Image size: 15"H x 18"W Provenance: Larry Miller (1958-2003) was a specialist in bay area abstract artists and purchased numerous bay area artists estates. He purchased the entirety of the Honora Berg Estate from Carson Galleries and we purchased many of those works directly from Larry. Honora Berg an Abstract Expressionist and Bay Area Figurative School artist studied at the San Francisco Art Institute with David Park, Elmer Bischoff, and James Budd Dixon. Berg's friend Edith Truesdell (David Park's aunt) suggested a move to California in 1951 to study under David Park. Exhibited 1961 25th Annual Drawing, Print and Sculpture Exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Unframed.
  • Creator:
    Honora Berg (1897 - 1985, American)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1940s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 0.2 in (5.08 mm)
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  • Condition:
    Some wear to edges consistent with age.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: D100001stDibs: LU54217461352

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