Florence Putterman (1927 - 2021) - Acrylic & Sand on Canvas

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Florence Putterman (1927 - 2021) - Allusive Metaphors XII - Acrylic & Sand on Canvas - 36" H x 60" … Read more Florence Putterman (1927 - 2021) - Allusive Metaphors XII - Acrylic & Sand on Canvas - 36" H x 60" W

About the Artist

Florence Putterman (1927–2021) was an American abstract artist celebrated for her richly textured, emotionally resonant compositions that explore memory, movement, and metaphor. Working primarily in acrylic and mixed media, she developed a distinctive style marked by layered surfaces, expressive color, and a strong sense of rhythm and structure. Her work reflects a lifelong engagement with modernist abstraction while remaining deeply personal and intuitive. Putterman’s paintings are held in numerous public and private collections, including major institutions such as The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, among many others.

About the Painting

Allusive Metaphors XII is a richly textured, abstract composition that blends figurative suggestion with lyrical symbolism. Layered forms and interwoven profiles emerge from a vibrant field of warm reds, oranges, and earth tones, punctuated by flashes of blue and green that create a sense of movement and emotional depth. The surface has a tactile, almost sculptural quality, enhancing the sense of mystery and narrative implied by the overlapping shapes. Dreamlike and contemplative, the work invites viewers to interpret its shifting imagery through their own personal and emotional lens. See less