Name/Title
California PoppiesEntry/Object ID
2017.3.1Description
Miniature painting of a single California Poppy plant, near the end of the season when several of the flowers are beginning to develop seed pods.Type of Painting
EaselArtwork Details
Medium
Oil on CanvasSubject
Flowers, bloomsCataloged By
Marjorie KilpatrickMade/Created
Date made
circa 2016Time Period
21st CenturyPlace
State/Province
CaliforniaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Notes
Signed “N Naoplitan” in the lower right cornerLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Painting, MiniatureNomenclature Primary Object Term
PaintingNomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsLOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Acrylic paintings, California poppies, Miniatures (Paintings)Location
Location
Cabinet
5Room
BasementBuilding
Museum MainCategory
StorageDate
September 29, 2021Condition
Overall Condition
ExcellentDate Examined
May 13, 2017Examined By
Carl PattersonNotes
The painting is in excellent condition- no visible dirt or residue on the surface, no cracks or chipsInterpretative Labels
Label Type
Object LabelLabel
Within the canvas, the artist masterfully captures the essence of California poppies, their golden petals dancing in harmony with the gentle breeze. There is a palpable sense of the fleeting beauty of nature, captured in the delicate balance between realism and artistic interpretation. The painting not only celebrates the iconic California poppy but also serves as a testament to the ephemeral nature of the state's wildflower blooms, inviting viewers to appreciate the fleeting moments of beauty that nature graciously bestows upon us.Created By
Daniel RaelCreate Date
October 3, 2018Updated By
Joy Tahan RuddellUpdate Date
February 17, 2024
