The Piece

Floral still life painting, c. 1980s.
Signed Terry Daugherty.
Oil on canvas, framed in wood with gilt liner.
Signature visible lower right.

Primary Description

This painting depicts a shallow bowl filled with yellow daisy-like flowers arranged loosely against a neutral ground. The bouquet spreads outward rather than upward, with individual blooms rendered at varying angles to create an informal, asymmetrical composition.

Paint is applied with controlled, medium-weight brushwork. The flowers are built through layered strokes of yellow and ochre, while the foliage is handled more sparingly in muted greens. The background remains soft and unobtrusive, allowing the floral forms to remain the primary focus without sharp contrast or hard edges.

About the Artist / Maker

Terry Daugherty was an American regional painter active in the late 20th century, working primarily in representational subjects including landscapes and still lifes. His work emphasizes clarity of form, accessible subject matter, and a restrained palette rather than stylistic experimentation.

Daugherty’s paintings are most often found in private and regional collections. Documentation of institutional exhibitions is limited, and works are best understood within the context of independent studio practice rather than academic or commercial gallery systems.

Historical Context

Still life painting remained a consistent mode of practice for many American painters working outside major art markets during the 1970s and 1980s. Floral subjects, in particular, offered opportunities to explore color balance, texture, and compositional structure without narrative framing.

Paintings like this reflect a continuation of traditional studio painting at a time when contemporary art trends increasingly moved toward conceptual and non-representational work. Their purpose was not provocation, but familiarity and material presence.

Product Details / Materials & Presentation

→ Medium: Oil paint
→ Support: Canvas
→ Construction: Stretched canvas, framed
→ Signature: Signed “Terry Daugherty,” lower right
→ Frame: Wood frame with gilt inner liner, period-appropriate

Condition + Updates

Overall condition is good.
The paint surface is stable with no visible flaking or loss. Canvas remains taut. Minor surface wear and light frame wear are consistent with age. No restoration or conservation has been performed.

Why It Belongs in Your Home

This painting works well in intimate spaces where scale and quiet color matter. Its horizontal format and subdued background make it suitable for dining areas, bedrooms, or smaller living spaces.

Rather than acting as a focal statement, it provides warmth and visual rest. The composition rewards close viewing and integrates easily into interiors without demanding attention.

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