he gilded frames introduce a contrasting edge, catching light and containing each work as a distinct plane. Their reflective quality reinforces the paintings as objects, balancing the softer, more diffused handling of the painted surface. With provenance tied to the Brokaw family of Hotel Bristol in South Dakota, the pair carries a continuity. Presented together, the works read as a cohesive study, with variation in tone and gesture creating a quiet dialogue between the two compositions.
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Materials: oil on canvas, gilded wood frames
Provenance: Brokaw family, Hotel Bristol, South Dakota
Made in:
Notes: wear to frames and surfaces consistent with age; variation in gilding and paint contributes to overall depth and character
he gilded frames introduce a contrasting edge, catching light and containing each work as a distinct plane. Their reflective quality reinforces the paintings as objects, balancing the softer, more diffused handling of the painted surface. With provenance tied to the Brokaw family of Hotel Bristol in South Dakota, the pair carries a continuity. Presented together, the works read as a cohesive study, with variation in tone and gesture creating a quiet dialogue between the two compositions.
Size:
Materials: oil on canvas, gilded wood frames
Provenance: Brokaw family, Hotel Bristol, South Dakota
Made in:
Notes: wear to frames and surfaces consistent with age; variation in gilding and paint contributes to overall depth and character