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Phil Courtney
Where Light Rests Large Modern Oil on Canvas Floral Contemporary Still Life

2021

$6,500
£4,936.19
€5,670.76
CA$9,163.47
A$9,742.66
CHF 5,268.54
MX$115,891.90
NOK 65,995.90
SEK 60,273.89
DKK 42,362.52

About the Item

Where Light Rests is a large oil on canvas by American painter Phil Courtney, offering a strikingly contemporary interpretation of floral subject matter rendered with extraordinary clarity and control. Set against a crisp white ground, vibrant green stems and delicately articulated blossoms appear to hover in space, capturing and reflecting light with near photographic precision. Courtney’s mastery lies in his honest and accurate representation—every tonal shift, edge, and translucency is intentional. The blossoms feel luminous and weightless, while the confident vertical sweep of foliage introduces a bold play of scale that gives the composition its graphic power. The result is a work that feels clean, focused, and visually assured, yet alive with quiet energy. At once modern and unexpected, Where Light Rests bridges realism and abstraction, presenting a floral subject that is artistic rather than decorative. Its refined palette and disciplined composition make it ideally suited for a modern, minimalist, or transitional interior, where it reads as a confident statement piece—calm, sophisticated, and bordering on photo realism. A gallery-quality work that underscores Courtney’s reputation for technical mastery and contemporary restraint, Where Light Rests exemplifies a fresh approach to florals—precise, luminous, and timelessly modern.
  • Creator:
    Phil Courtney (1953, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2021
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2927217515222

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