Sue Krzyston (Arizona, b. 1948) oil on canvas still life painting titled "Textures From Nature". Depicting an arranged tabletop display with a bundle of wheat, onions, a Native American pottery jar and a Native American wool blanket. Signed and dated "S. Krzyston (copyright) 91" lower left. Additionally signed en verso on stretcher and retains the original El Presidio Gallery label. Housed in a textured wood frame with canvas liner and gilt sight edge. Dimensions: Sight 19 1/2" H x 23 3/8" W. Framed 29 3/8" H x 33 5/8" W. Note: A copy of the original El Presidio Gallery receipt is available to the winning bidder. Artist biography: Self-taught artist Sue Krzyston developed her techniques with the influence of Dutch masters, drawing from their use of chiaroscuro and layering of many thin glazes of paint to achieve light-filled scenes. She is known for creating traditional still-life compositions with the Native American Indian artifacts that she collects from her native Arizona. Krzyston "believes that these objects represent the 'soul' of the people who create them." She has held numerous exhibitions, was commissioned for the Washington DC offices of the Arizona Senators and Congressmen, and has been voted one of the "Top 50 Female Western Artists" at the Desert Caballeros Western Art Museum. (adapted from askArt entry submitted by Sue Krzyston).

PROVENANCE: Estate of Robert Christie, Knoxville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Overall excellent condition.