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Lois Dodd — Wild Geraniums
Lois Dodd

Wild Geraniums

1974

Lois Dodd captures the delicate beauty of wild geraniums in this intimate acrylic painting, rendering the small flowering plants with her characteristic directness and keen observational eye. Loose, confident brushwork conveys the organic energy of the blooms and foliage, balancing spontaneity with a quiet attentiveness to the natural world. The work reflects Dodd's enduring commitment to painting from life, finding poetry in the humble and overlooked corners of the everyday landscape.

Medium
acrylic on canvas
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

Notes

Execution: Painted in 1974.

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Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session

May 15, 2024

Estimate: $60,000$80,000

Sold: $228,600

Lot 9

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Lois Dodd, Wild Geraniums, 1974

Lois Dodd captures the delicate beauty of wild geraniums in this intimate acrylic painting, rendering the small flowering plants with her characteristic directness and keen observational eye. Loose, confident brushwork conveys the organic energy of the blooms and foliage, balancing spontaneity with a quiet attentiveness to the natural world. The work reflects Dodd's enduring commitment to painting from life, finding poetry in the humble and overlooked corners of the everyday landscape.

Medium
acrylic on canvas
Dimensions
122.9 x 94.9 cm
Year
1974
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Green, Bold, Acrylic On Canvas, Vibrant, 1970s, American, Botanical, Flowers, Still Life, Contemporary

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