Wild Roses 1961

"Wild Roses" (1961) by Fairfield Porter depicts a coastal scene with a cluster of pink roses in the foreground. The painting exhibits Porter's characteristic style of simplified forms and flat color planes, influenced by the works of Pierre Bonnard and Edouard Vuillard. The loose brushstrokes create a sense of immediacy and capture the light and atmosphere of a summer day, showcasing Porter's expertise in capturing everyday scenes with a unique and engaging sensibility.