Iris and Daffodils Still Life

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Beautiful oil painting of a vase of bearded irises, begonias, and daffodils by Helen Gleiforst (American, 1903-1997). Signed "Gleiforst" lower … Read more Beautiful oil painting of a vase of bearded irises, begonias, and daffodils by Helen Gleiforst (American, 1903-1997). Signed "Gleiforst" lower right. Condition: some age toning and wear around edges of masonite. Unframed. Image size: 14"H x 10"W.

Helen Gleiforst was born in Crete, Nebraska and soon moved to Oregon where she studied at the University of Oregon. Gleiforst then settled in Beverly Hills where she began to paint. Her teachers included Nicolai Fechin, George Melcher, and John Hubbard Rich. Gleiforst primarily painted plein air as well as landscapes and florals. See less