Vintage Mid Century Modern Heavy Impasto Floral - Home Galleries Inc.

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This authentic mid-century modern (MCM) floral still life features extraordinary heavy impasto technique. The paint is applied with a palette … Read more This authentic mid-century modern (MCM) floral still life features extraordinary heavy impasto technique. The paint is applied with a palette knife in thick, sculptural layers, creating a 3D relief that stands out dramatically from the canvas. The palette features high-contrast "midnight" tones of deep Prussian blue, burnt umber, and ochre.

Factory Art & Showroom History:
This piece is a quintessential example of high-end "Showroom Art" from the 1960s-70s. The stretcher bar features two distinct handwritten notations used for inventory categorization:

"Hoffman": A style identifier referring to Abstract Expressionist master Hans Hofmann, signaling the painting's heavy textural influence.

"Baroque": A category mark (in blue ink) referring to the dramatic, high-contrast Chiaroscuro lighting style of the piece.

Provenance & Authenticity:

Gallery Seal: Includes the original "Home Galleries Inc. Oil Certified" gold foil seal (Serial #81184) on the reverse, guaranteeing a hand-painted work.

HG Monogram: The front of the canvas is signed with the official "HG" studio monogram.

Dimensions: 24" x 20" x 1".

Condition:
Excellent vintage condition. The impasto is stable with sharp, textural peaks. Original wooden stretcher. See less