Mid-Century Impressionist Garden Landscape Oil Painting Signed Marion Rice

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Bring soft color and Impressionist charm to an interior with this lovely Mid Century garden landscape by American artist Marion … Read more Bring soft color and Impressionist charm to an interior with this lovely Mid Century garden landscape by American artist Marion Rice (1904–1995). Painted circa 1960, the oil on canvas is signed in the lower right corner, and depicts women strolling through a lush flowering garden, including an elegant figure holding a parasol. The scene is rendered in delicate shades of lavender, pink, blue, and soft green, creating a luminous atmosphere that immediately recalls the garden paintings of Claude Monet, especially his views of Giverny.
Rice’s loose brushwork, hazy background, and romantic palette reflect the enduring influence of French Impressionism while maintaining her own gentle and poetic interpretation of the landscape. The foreground is richly textured with blooming flowers, while the figures are softly suggested, giving the composition a peaceful sense of movement and light.
The painting is presented in a beautifully carved floral wood frame with a weathered cream-painted finish, traces of gilt, a pale blue linen mat, and a matching carved giltwood liner. The canvas retains its original stretcher and remains in excellent condition commensurate with age and use.
Dimensions: 27.5"W × 23.5”H See less