Clementine Hunter, Two Figures with Flowers

Clementine Hunter (American, 1886-1988)

Oil on board, featuring two silhouetted figures in profile, facing a central still life of vibrant red, white, and yellow flowers in a yellow pitcher. The figures wear colorful headwraps and garments in shades of green, black, yellow, lavender, and purple against a pink and light blue background. Signed 'JH' lower right. Framed.

Clementine Hunter was a self-taught African American folk artist from Louisiana's Cane River region. Born on a plantation, she worked as a field laborer and never learned to read or write. Her vibrant paintings depict daily life and traditions of the Southern Black rural experience.

DIMENSIONS
Unframed: 9 1/8 x 14 1/4 inches
Framed: 12 3/4 x 17 7/8 inches

PROVENANCE
Private collection.

Condition

Good condition consistent with age