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Maura Petersen"Horse and Woman" by Maura Petersen - Bright Abstract Figurative Landscape2024
2024
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Maura Petersen (American, born 1956)
"Horse and Woman" 2024
Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars
The artist signed the back of the painting.
In "Horse and Woman", Maura Petersen captures a moment of profound connection between the human form and the natural world. The figures—both woman and horse—are rendered in bold, unconventional hues, where blues, greens, and purples dominate, shifting the focus from realistic representation to emotional resonance. The woman stands still, facing the horse, yet her form seems to blend seamlessly into the landscape, as if she too is becoming part of the environment, existing in harmony with the animal.
The untraditional use of color removes the figures from a specific time or place, emphasizing their raw presence and shared energy. The horse, as an extension of the landscape, becomes an almost symbolic presence—powerful, free, and unbounded by form or structure. Meanwhile, the woman, though similarly abstracted, exudes a quiet confidence, her stance firm yet calm, as if rooted in a moment of silent understanding.
About the Artist:
Maura Petersen, an inspired artist, was nurtured in an environment steeped in artistry, shaped by the vibrant community surrounding her father, Roland Petersen, a founding professor at the University of California Davis Art Department. Her childhood was rich in modern art influences, with sculptures and paintings by notable artists like Manuel Neri and Wayne Thiebaud gracing her family home. A pivotal sabbatical to Europe in the 1960s exposed her to the art scenes in Paris and London, where she attended lectures and marveled at masterpieces in the Louvre and other prestigious museums.
Later on in her career, Maura engaged in intensive study from 2017 to 2021 at Monterey Peninsula College and Cabrillo College, focusing on Color Theory, figure drawing/painting, and Design. Her mentorship under Claire Thorson and her father helped refine her technique, focusing on contrasts in values, saturation, and spatial dynamics. Maura’s artistic medium of choice includes oils for expansive, free-form subject matter and acrylics for structured, prismatic motifs. Her works explore the interaction of the human figure with both natural and constructed environments, capturing the contrasts of light and shadow and the interplay of forms.
- Creator:Maura Petersen (1956, American, Danish)
- Creation Year:2024
- Dimensions:Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Width: 45 in (114.3 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Carmel, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: Ellen DeGeneres, Joe Walsh, Tony Coles and more1stDibs: LU1380215909702
Maura Petersen, an inspired artist, was nurtured in an environment steeped in artistry, shaped by the vibrant community surrounding her father, Roland Petersen, a founding professor at the University of California Davis Art Department. Her childhood was rich in modern art influences, with sculptures and paintings by notable artists like Manuel Neri and Wayne Thiebaud gracing her family home. A pivotal sabbatical to Europe in the 1960s exposed her to the art scenes in Paris and London, where she attended lectures and marveled at masterpieces in the Louvre and other prestigious museums. Later on in her career, Maura engaged in intensive study from 2017 to 2021 at Monterey Peninsula College and Cabrillo College, focusing on Color Theory, figure drawing/painting, and Design. Her mentorship under Claire Thorson and her father helped refine her technique, focusing on contrasts in values, saturation, and spatial dynamics. Maura’s artistic medium of choice includes oils for expansive, free-form subject matter and acrylics for structured, prismatic motifs. Her works explore the interaction of the human figure with both natural and constructed environments, capturing the contrasts of light and shadow and the interplay of forms.
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