M. Barley - Still Life Painting of Ceramics (South Western Art)

Still Life Painting of Ceramics (South Western Art) 8” x 10” W 10.5” x H 12.5” - Framed Oil on Wood (Art Board) Circa - 1960/80’s Southwestern Art M. Barley (Signed) This textured oil painting is a Southwestern-style still life featuring two traditional-style pottery vessels. It is signed by the artist M. Barley in the lower right corner. The piece centers on two distinct pots. The vessel on the left is a rounded, squat jar in a warm orange-terracotta hue with etched geometric patterns. The taller pot to the right is a deep magenta or reddish-purple color, featuring a long neck with a noticeable vertical crack and more intricate decorative symbols. The painting is characterized by a heavy, almost sculptural impasto texture. Thick applications of paint create a tactile, rugged surface that mimics the weathered walls of an adobe structure or natural stone. The background consists of soft, earthy tones, including dusty pinks, purples, and blues, which suggest a desert sky or the interior of a Pueblo-inspired setting. The work is housed in a contemporary, tiered wooden frame with a light pinkish-beige finish that complements the painting's warm tones. "M. Barley" has been associated with the mid-to-late 20th century, specifically the 1960s to 1980s. The artist's style often focuses on Native American and Southwestern themes, utilizing heavy texture to bring depth to traditional subjects like pottery and desert landscapes. Negotiable Pricing - Cash Transactions Only $10 Delivery Fee - Pickup Preferred