Modernist Abstract Portrait of a Woman in a Green Dress

This item is a modernist-style watercolor and gouache painting on paper, depicting a stylized female figure in a dynamic, expressive pose. The subject is shown in profile, wearing a long, form-fitting green gown, set against a vibrant background of warm yellow and deep magenta or burgundy floral-like shapes. The figure’s skin is rendered in a dark tone, with abstract red and pink accents in the hair area, suggesting flowers or accessories. The composition utilizes fluid, organic lines and a bold color palette indicative of late 20th-century decorative art. The paper appears to be of medium weight with some visible texture characteristic of watercolor paper. The piece is professionally matted and housed under glass, though the frame itself is only partially visible. A signature is present in the lower right corner, appearing to read 'D. Parker' or a similar name, though further verification is required. Condition-wise, the pigments remain vibrant with no significant fading or foxing observed, although there is a distinct vertical reflection of light on the glass surface and some slight undulation of the paper typical of water-based media. The work exhibits a high degree of confidence in its brushwork and color layering, suggesting a trained hand. The overall style is reminiscent of neo-expressionism or contemporary figurative abstraction, likely dating from the 1980s to the early 2000s.