Landscape, Davis I 1962

Roland Petersen’s “Landscape, Davis I” is a vibrant, abstract landscape painting from 1962. The artist utilizes bold strokes of color, layering blues, greens, yellows, and pinks to create a sense of depth and movement in the composition. The piece evokes a feeling of open space, perhaps inspired by the natural landscape of Davis, California. Petersen's use of vibrant colors and expressive brushwork is characteristic of Abstract Expressionism, a style that emphasizes emotional expression and gestural marks.