In The Dahlia Rows
In The Dahlia Rows
By Sarah St. George
In The Dahlia Rows is a deeply enchanting, atmospheric, and visually intimate 12x16in. pastel painting on paper by Evergreen, Colorado artist Sarah St. George. This vertical figurative composition captures two farm workers tending to a vibrant field of dahlias, their sun-dappled shirts catching the light as they bend amidst dense green foliage and colorful blossoms. The piece transforms a quiet moment of agricultural labor into a complex and celebratory contemporary figurative work.
St. George displays a sophisticated command of soft pastel, using rich, velvety strokes to build form, sunlight, and organic texture. The figures are rendered with expressive, sculptural marks—their periwinkle and pale blue shirts glowing against sunlit straw hats and warm earth-toned gloves. Surrounding them, a sea of sage green stems is punctuated by pops of coral, blush pink, and crimson blooms beneath a hazy, soft-focus sky. Presented in a custom-designed frame featuring a substantial matte black molding, a slender gold inner liner, and protective glass, it is a captivating statement piece that effortlessly bridges classic Impressionist figurative traditions with contemporary Western art.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 12x16in. (Artwork), approximately 18x22in. (Framed)
- Medium: Pastel on paper
- Artist: Sarah St. George (Evergreen, CO)
- Framing: Included, custom matte black frame with gold liner and protective glass.
- Style: Contemporary Impressionism / Figurative Landscape