1960s Yellow Floral Impressionist Oil Painting, Framed

Description

This stunning 1960s Yellow Floral Impressionist Oil Painting (framed and matted) by artist Robert Cox is ready to hang in any room where you’d like a little bit of color presented in a peaceful way, especially considering the subtle “waterfall” tablecloth element. The soft blue background juxtaposed against the soft yellow Poppies create a serene still life that draws the viewer in. The edges of the yellow petals have an understated impasto feel, capturing light beautifully, which add depth and interest to this work of art. The gold bamboo wooden frame with the off-white linen mat are the perfect choice to frame this original piece of art, complementing the white vase with gold accent. This one of a kind oil painting is a beautiful interpretation of a floral bouquet — truly worthy of any vintage art collection.

Dimensions: approximately 12”W x 14”L x 2”H
Artist: Robert Cox, signed, lower right
Condition: great vintage condition; please see pics for details.

About the Artist: Robert Cox (1934-2001)
American artist, Robert Cox, was born and raised on a farm, and although he was fascinated with art from a very young age, becoming an artist wasn’t an option so he qualified and worked as a technical engineer before going into business. In 1962 he moved from New Jersey to California, where he married Marjorie Cox in 1966.

Cox said the urge to paint never subsided (if anything it grew stronger) until 2006 when he decided to work full time as an Artist. He was always exploring new ideas and themes which were reflected in the range of works he produced. Cox was passionate about painting, and virtually every waking hour was spent in his studio or thinking of new ideas. He often worked from early morning to late evening, as he felt each painting was like a journey which unfolds from the initial creative spark through to completion.

He usually worked in oils on canvas and often introduced other mediums to achieve the desired effect. His favorite technique was applying thick heavy oil paint “Impasto Style” using a range of palette knife tools. Although he painted different subjects, his favorite was poppies and the evocative feelings they stimulate. Cox was fortunate to have flowers — including poppies — growing freely near his California home to provide inspiration. He found it fascinating that no two flowers are ever identical and was drawn to the beauty, fragility and the feeling of ‘tangled desperation’ when observing their chaotic existence.

His paintings were primarily brightly colored floral stills that were created using a palette knife. Cox paid special attention to natural light and shadow, especially on the petals and leaves of his pieces. Cox studied at the Katharine Gibbs School of Art.