Abstract of Flowers

Gallery 218, American Art, second floor (Provident National Bank Gallery)

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Abstract of Flowers

c. 1922

Arthur Beecher Carles (American, 1882–1952)

As an influential teacher, Arthur B. Carles orchestrated a modernist turn in Philadelphia still life. While his expressive use of color pushes this painting in the direction of pure abstraction, Carles maintains the recognizable and traditional still-life motif of blooming flowers.

Gallery 218, American Art, second floor (Provident National Bank Gallery)

Object Details

Title:

Abstract of Flowers

Date:

c. 1922

Artist:

Arthur Beecher Carles (American, 1882–1952)

Medium:

Oil on canvas

Dimensions:

21 1/4 × 25 1/2 inches (54 × 64.8 cm)

Classification:

Paintings

Credit Line:

The Samuel S. White 3rd and Vera White Collection, 1967

Accession Number:

1967-30-14

Geography:

Made in United States, North and Central America

Provenance

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Gallery 218, American Art, second floor (Provident National Bank Gallery)

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