Ada's Window from the collection of The Vera Neumann Archive

Ada's Window, 1972

Watercolor and pencil on watercolor paper

14 x 14 in (35.56 x 35.56 cm)

Inv: VN-FL-01194

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This piece strikes a beautiful balance between boldness and delicacy, where a vivid backdrop of fuchsia sets the stage for a dance of flora. The flowers, sketched with a sense of immediacy and fluidity, feature strokes of sunny yellow and lilac. They hang as if in midair, their leaves and petals sketched with a lightness that contrasts with the solid wash of color behind them. This artwork captures a moment of natural beauty, like flowers caught in a gentle gust of wind against a sunset sky. It's an invitation to appreciate the ephemeral grace of blooms in a world awash with color.

Vera Neumann's floral watercolor and collage original art is a celebration of nature's beauty, rendered in her signature style. Known for her vibrant color palette and bold, graphic designs, Vera's floral pieces are no exception. Each flower is meticulously depicted with a delicate yet confident hand, capturing the essence of the blooms in a way that feels both lively and elegant. The use of watercolor adds a softness to the petals and leaves, while the collage elements introduce a tactile quality, inviting the viewer to explore the artwork up close. Vera's floral compositions are a testament to her skill as an artist and her deep appreciation for the natural world.

The majority of Vera's original artwork is unsigned and undated. This absence of her signature is largely due to her original artwork being used in textile and houseware designs, where her trademarked signature was later added. Typically, her original artwork was named after being incorporated into a master strike off. In some instances, the date of the piece was added to the back; however, this date may signify when the artwork was trademarked or presented to a customer. Some of her original pieces include notes on the back, offering a glimpse into the inner workings of The Vera Company.

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Additional Artworks

Untitled, 1967

Untitled, 1967

Untitled from the Floral Series, 1969

Vera Paints Bees, 1965

Vera Paints Bougainvillea, 1965

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