
Mother with Polka Dot Dress
1930
A boldly rendered figure of a mother emerges from David Park's characteristically expressive brushwork, her form simplified into powerful, weighted shapes that convey a sense of quiet dignity. The polka dot dress becomes a lively compositional element, its pattern dancing across the canvas in Park's signature Bay Area Figurative style. Rich, gestural strokes of oil paint build a vivid yet intimate portrait that balances abstraction with a deeply human presence.
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale - Morning Session
November 15, 2017
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