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Summer into Spring - Nude Female Art Nouveau Fantasy

Creator: Bob Peak
Offered by: Robert Funk Fine Art

Description
A glamorous nude female of ideal proportions stands side-by-side with her partially clothed counterpart. They are intertwined with seasonal foliage to symbolize the painting's title, "Summer into Spring." Iconic American Illustrator/Artist Bob Peak integrates the sinuous curves of plants, flowers, and color to indicate a seamless seasonal transition. On the left, the figure is bathed in a soft, dreamy green that subtly transitions into a delicate blue. The painting is large in scale and exhibits a deep knowledge of academic painting, with two female portraits masterfully rendered. Peak is also a great colorist. Here, he harmoniously fuses human flesh tones into a fantasy land of floral elements. Drawing inspiration from Art Nouveau, Peak makes a statement about the universal theme of beauty in nature. As a sight to behold, joy ripples through one's body, looking at "Summer into Spring." It is a late work in the artist's career but also one of his best.
Signed lower left. Unframed. Provenance: The Estate of the Artist.
Color may vary depending on light source. Best viewed with top gallery-style lighting.

Bob Peak was the Norman Rockwell of American Illustration from the 1960's to the 1980's. He was as in demand as he was technically and creativley innovative. Regular Clients were, Time Magazine, Sports Illustrated, TV Guide and Esquire and Major Ad Agencies.
He has been dubbed Master of the Modern Movie Poster.
Fate of a Man, movie poster illustration (U.S. release), 1959
West Side Story, movie poster illustration, 1961
Birdman of Alcatraz, 1962
The Leopard, movie poster illustration (U.S. release), 1963
My Fair Lady, movie poster illustration, 1964
The Cincinnati Kid, movie poster illustration, 1965
The Liquidator, movie poster illustration, 1965
Lord Jim, movie poster illustration, 1965
Kaleidoscope, movie poster illustration, 1966
Modesty Blaise, movie poster illustration, 1966
Our Man Flint, movie poster illustration, 1966
Camelot, movie poster illustration, 1967
In Like Flint, movie poster illustration, 1967
Thoroughly Modern Millie, movie poster illustration, 1967
The Wanderer, movie poster illustration (U.S. release), 1967
For Love of Ivy, movie poster illustration, 1968
A Dream of Kings, movie poster illustration, 1969
Funny Girl, movie poster illustration, 1969
Lions Love (... and Lies), movie poster illustration (alternate poster), 1969
The Secret of Santa Vittoria, movie poster illustration, 1969
There Was a Crooked Man..., movie poster illustration, 1970
Cesar & Rosalie, movie poster illustration (U.S. release), 1972
The Great Waltz, movie poster illustration, 1972
Enter the Dragon, 1973
Mame, movie poster illustration, 1974
The Voyage, movie poster illustration (U.S. release), 1974
The Yakuza, movie poster illustration, 1974
Rollerball, movie poster illustration, 1975
That's Entertainment, Part II, movie poster illustration, 1975
The Missouri Breaks, movie poster illustration, 1976
Equus, movie poster illustration, 1977
Islands in the Stream, movie poster illustration, 1977
The Spy Who Loved Me, movie poster illustration, 1977
Every Which Way But Loose, movie poster illustration, 1978
Superman, movie poster illustration, 1978
The Wiz, movie poster illustration (alternate poster), 1978
Hair, movie poster illustration (alternate poster), 1979
Apocalypse Now, movie poster illustration, 1979
Start Trek, the Motion Picture, 1980
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
Excalibur, 1981
Star Trek II, The Wrath of Kahn, 1983
Star Trek IV, The Voyage Home, 1987

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States, New York
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	Acrylic on Canvas
Condition:	Good. very good - unframed
Creation Date:	1989
Styles / Movements:	Post Impressionism, Surrealism, Contemporary
Incollect Reference #:	740180

Dimensions

W.	48 in;	H.	58 in;
W.	121.92 cm;	H.	147.32 cm;

Message from Seller:

You'll find an eclectic group of art works at Robert Funk Fine Art. 45 years of experience has shaped Director Robert Funk's multi-perspective approach to presenting art. As an undergrad in painting, he studied with great teachers such as first-generation abstract expressionist Robert Richenburg and hyper-realist painter Janet Fish. In Graduate School he worked with famed critic E.C. Goossen and went on to work as a Photographer, New York Advertising Art Director, and Art Collector.