Artwork

Flowers of Late Fall

Flowers of Late Fall, by Roff Beman, unspecified, 1938
Flowers of Late Fall, by Roff Beman, unspecified, 1938

Flowers of Late Fall is an unspecified painting by the American Impressionist artist Roff Beman. It dates from 1938 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.

About this work

Overview

Flowers of Late Fall is a 1938 painting by Roff Beman, held at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a vase of yellow and white flowers on a table, set against a muted backdrop of a yard with a brick wall and distant building, evoking a mood of quiet contemplation.

Technique & Style

The dominant colors are shades of brown, green, and gray, with the flowers and vase serving as a focal point against the subdued surroundings.

Artist & collection

Artist

Roff Beman

Roff Beman painted quiet, seasonal scenes in the first half of the 20th century. In 1938 he captured late autumn’s soft colors in “Flowers of Late Fall,” a small canvas of dried stems and muted petals. His brush stayed…