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Elisabeth Spalding
Elisabeth Spalding 1938 Garden Flowers Still Life, Colorado Modernist

1938

$3,850
£2,920.07
€3,497.51
CA$5,543.61
A$5,671.91
CHF 3,217.29
MX$72,701.96
NOK 36,895.67
SEK 38,457.17
DKK 26,144.16

About the Item

"From Carla's Garden – Just Before Frost" is a captivating 1938 oil painting by American artist Elisabeth Spalding (1868–1954), one of the pioneering figures of Colorado art and an important early woman Modernist of the American West. Painted at the height of her career, this luminous floral still life captures a lush arrangement of freshly cut garden flowers gathered in the fleeting days before the season's first frost, conveying both abundance and the quiet poetry of nature's changing seasons. Executed with Spalding's characteristic sensitivity to color and light, the composition radiates warmth, elegance, and timeless beauty. Vibrant blossoms emerge from a harmonious arrangement, their forms animated by expressive brushwork and subtle tonal variation. The painting reflects the artist's sophisticated blend of classical training and modern sensibility, qualities that distinguish her work within the tradition of American Impressionism and Colorado Modernism. A founding figure in Denver's artistic community, Spalding helped shape the cultural landscape of the Rocky Mountain West and was associated with several organizations that contributed to the development of what would become the Denver Art Museum. Her paintings are increasingly sought after by collectors of Western American art, women artists, Colorado art, and early twentieth-century American painting. The original title, inscribed on the reverse, adds narrative charm and historical authenticity while evoking a sense of nostalgia and seasonal beauty. Beyond its significance as a work by an important regional artist, the painting possesses exceptional decorative appeal. Its rich palette and inviting subject matter make it equally at home in traditional, transitional, mountain, farmhouse, or contemporary interiors. Presented in a custom frame, this elegant and highly collectible painting offers a rare opportunity to acquire a significant work by one of Colorado's most respected artists. A refined example of American floral painting that combines historical importance, artistic accomplishment, and enduring visual appeal.
  • Creator:
    Elisabeth Spalding (1868 - 1954, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1938
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Width: 37.25 in (94.62 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
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  • Framing:
    Frame Included
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Denver, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 286611stDibs: LU27317170512

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