Description
Tangerine Sky by Mary Ann Carroll. 4X36 on Upson.
The artwork vividly captures a sunset scene with a striking tangerine-colored sky that dominates the composition. In the foreground, a calm body of water mirrors the vibrant sky, creating a symmetrical reflection that enhances the overall impact of the scene. The middle ground features a variety of lush green vegetation, including trees and bushes, which gradually fade into the background.
Tangerine Sky by Mary Ann Carroll Painting Auction
Take a journey into Florida’s natural beauty and enjoy the timeless landscape depicted in this painting, “Tangerine Sky,” created by the Florida Highwaymen artist, Mary Ann Carroll.
About the artist: Born in 1940 in Sandersville, Carroll’s early life in Georgia is unremarkable in terms of foreshadowing the heights her career would reach later in life.
Inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame in 2004, Highwaywoman, Mary Ann Carroll’s career spanned nearly seven decades until she died in 2019. Known for her intense use of color, especially in her trademark Poinciana trees, the subject of Carroll’s work firmly focused on scenes of Florida’s natural beauty, including its seascapes and sunsets. From the White House to the Smithsonian to the U.S. Department of State’s prestigious Art in Embassies program and beyond, Carroll’s work continues to garner new fans worldwide today.
This painting is a quintessential example of Florida Highwaymen art, ideal for collectors and enthusiasts. As a historical record of Florida’s landscapes, this original painting captures the untamed beauty throughout the state.
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