Blue and Gray Basket Drawing on Eggplant Background Original Acrylic Painting Signed Contemporary Art

Artist: Dale Chihuly Title: Blue and Gray Basket on Eggplant Background Medium: Acrylic Painting Size: 22" x 30" Inscription: Signed on bottom Condition: Museum Quality Documentation: Includes Gallery Certificate of Authenticity Originally created as a means to an end, Dale Chihuly used his paintings (which he actually referred to as "drawings") to "draw" up the inspiration for his next work of handblown glass art. As his glass art exploded in popularity, his two dimensional work quickly followed, and today is sought after by collectors, galleries, and museums alike. This particular painting is 22" x 30" and features a blue and gray basket set on a boldly colored eggplant background. The vibrant color pallet is a signature attribute of Chihuly's modern era work and the organic, sweeping lines share the innovative qualities that made Chihuly's glass art famous. Chihuly's paintings are more than just a two dimensional expression of his art; they give us important insight into th