Name/Title
Sunny VerandahEntry/Object ID
2024.17.0001Description
Oil painting on canvas by Richard Peter Matson depicting the front porch at his home at 1311 Olivia Street. The porch is surrounded by lush greenery, capturing the essence of a peaceful retreat into nature. The foreground features a welcoming porch with wooden columns and railings, complemented by an ornate, white balustrade that encloses the space gracefully. The floor of the porch casts intricate shadows that intricately mimic the patterns of palm fronds, adding a dynamic and almost playful element to the otherwise tranquil setting. Just outside the confines of the porch, a variety of flourishing plants and a large tree fill the scene, suggesting the richness and vibrancy of a well-tended garden or a verdant wild haven. A large pot with blooming pink flowers is strategically placed at the entrance, serving as both an invitation and a splash of color amidst the shades of green.Artwork Details
Medium
Oil, CanvasSubject Place
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeCollection
Art CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Matson, Richard PeterRole
ArtistDate made
1983Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
SignatureLocation
Lower Right CornerTranscription
Matson '83Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
PaintedLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PaintingNomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Height
48 inWidth
36 inDepth
1/2 inCondition
Reason for Exam
At AcquisitionOverall Condition
Excellent