A lush, painterly scene that captures the quiet, self-contained world of childhood.
Two young girls stand in a verdant, overgrown garden, one holding a brilliant blue ball, caught in a moment of gentle interaction. Working in a style reminiscent of the Nabis painters, the artist uses broad, confident brushstrokes and a rich palette of greens and earth tones to build a world of flattened, decorative forms. The high viewpoint and the girls' quiet absorption create a sense of observing a private, almost magical moment, a timeless depiction of a summer afternoon.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Inscription on Front: Signed and dated 'C.W. Malcolm '79' lower right.
Condition: Presented in a substantial period frame. The painting and frame are in excellent condition.
