Known for the atmospheric stillness she brings to her works, Betsy Westendorp manages to capture the fleeting moment of beauty that exists in nature. Westendorp's untitled painting is reminiscent of her own idyllic afternoon in Manila Bay with her husband, Antonio Brias. Although she primarily painted flowers and landscapes, she began to paint the Philippine skies even after moving back to Madrid due to the death of her husband. When asked about her art, Westendorp replied with: ”Painting has saved me from a lot of pain. When I paint, I forget about everything else.”
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Betsy Westendorp (b. 1927)
Untitled
signed and dated 1996 (lower right)
oil on canvas
65” x 152” (165 cm x 386 cm)
SOLD: PHP 2,803,200
Leon Gallery wishes to thank Mrs. Sylvia Amorsolo-Lazo for confirming the authenticity of this lot
Provenance: Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist