Neil Welliver, Vintage Figurative Watercolor (1966), Gifted to Terry Southern. ...

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Neil Welliver, Vintage Figurative Watercolor (1966), Gifted to Terry Southern. Vintage original watercolor depicting two red-haired, siren-like women reclining on grass, with a clothed man standing between them in front of a tree. Executed in pencil and watercolor, the composition features expressive color and lush, mythic figures in a forest setting. The artwork measures approx. 31" x 20" and is mounted in a 35" x 26" matte. Signed by the artist in the lower right. Known for his Naturalist style and focus on the human form in nature, Welliver created this piece-closely resembling his "Nudes on the Grass" series and likely featuring the same models-as a gift for his friend, author and screenwriter Terry Southern. His humor is evident in the contrast between the idealized figures and the lone, fully clothed man. Artwork exhibits age-related toning, minor edge wear, and overall fading. Matting shows light handling wear. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions. From the Collection of Terry Southern.

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