Dorothy Lorenze

original oil paintings

Orange and Opium

5 x 8" oil on board

Available

©2020 Dorothy Lorenze

When Mandarin oranges are in season, with their glossy leaves attached, they are such an enticing subject for artists!

This one is sitting on a classic carved wooden pedestal in front of a cool battered wooden box... that happens to be an opium box! Or so they tell me. The box was purchased in San Francisco, so maybe it really is a 1920s opium box. Fortunately, I was not stopped by drug sniffing dogs on my flight back to NY!

There are so many interesting textures in this still life - the battered box, dimpled orange skin, corrugated box and pressed linen. It was a challenge and a pleasure throughout the process.

If you'd like to add this sweet painting to your art collection you can click the Paypal link. Payment is secure and easy  (Paypal will accept payment with your credit card, you do not have to have a paypal account).

​Painting: $325

​Shipping:  $20
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Returns are cheerfully accepted within 3 weeks in original packaging, (but I'm happy to say no one has ever changed their mind).