Untitled (Iridescent Garden Bloom) is a luminous mixed-media floral masterpiece by Piet Althers, a fifth-generation Dutch artist celebrated for his ethereal use of layered color, delicate textures, and sweeping gestural movement. Executed in acrylic, collage, and dry media on paper, the work features a grand central bloom surrounded by softly shimmering petals, lavender undertones, and expressive accents of gold and sage green. Althers’ signature blend of European classical craftsmanship and modern atmospheric flow infuses the composition with depth, elegance, and dreamlike radiance. Signed at the lower right, this 36 × 24 inch vintage work was acquired in New York and exemplifies the refined, poetic quality that defines Althers’ most desirable period.
This 36 × 24 in. mixed-media piece features a dramatic central flower rendered in shimmering overlays of cream, lavender, pale gold, and muted gray. The petals radiate outward with delicate, lace-like edges created through a combination of acrylic strokes, stippling, and chalk-like textural buildup. Beneath the primary bloom, additional blossoms and buds emerge, echoed by teal stems and linear accents that provide a dynamic contrast against the soft purplish backdrop.
The artwork’s composition merges European mid-century floral modernism with Althers’ signature aerodynamic, sweeping movement, a style that results from his background in both classical fine art and contemporary mixed-media techniques. The surface reveals layered application, from translucent washes to textural impasto highlights. These techniques create a floating, luminous atmosphere—making the petals appear illuminated from within.
The inspiration behind pieces like this stems from Althers’ lifelong immersion in the natural world and his devotion to interpreting florals not merely as botanical subjects but as symbolic expressions of movement, fragility, and light. His flowers often transcend realism, becoming metaphors for renewal, emotional resonance, and the ethereal beauty found in quiet natural moments.
The work is signed “Althers” at the lower right, consistent with his known signature style across mid-century and late-century European and American works.
Piet Althers, born in 1930 in Holland, is a distinguished fifth-generation artist from a lineage of Dutch painters and sculptors. Raised in a family deeply embedded in the European art tradition, Althers received intensive early fine-art training, with his father serving as both mentor and foundational guide. This classical upbringing established his lifelong dedication to craftsmanship, detail, and refined color sensibility.
At age twelve, Althers emigrated with his family to Spain, where he absorbed the dynamic artistic influences of the Iberian Peninsula: Mediterranean light, gestural modernism, and a freer, more experimental approach to form and motion. His first solo exhibition in 1951 marked the beginning of an extensive career across Europe, where he traveled widely, painted prolifically, and exhibited in numerous cultural centers.
In addition to painting, Althers gained recognition as a designer in ceramics and tapestries, demonstrating his versatility and command across mediums. These disciplines profoundly influenced his painting style, especially in his use of layered textures and sweeping arcs reminiscent of textile movement.
Althers’ arrival in the United States in 1980 was met with strong acclaim. American audiences responded to his fusion of Dutch classical detail with Spanish expressive freedom. His floral works—particularly his mixed-media pieces—became celebrated for their delicate luminosity, elegant palette, and the hypnotic sense of movement created through translucent layering.
Today, Althers remains appreciated for his ability to merge heritage with innovation, producing artworks that feel both timeless and vibrantly contemporary.
Piet Althers (Dutch–Spanish–American, b.1930)
Untitled (Iridescent Garden Bloom), c.1970s–1980s
Collage, acrylic & mixed media on paper
36 × 24 in.
Signed lower right “Althers.”
Textural mixed-media floral composition featuring a luminous central bloom in lavender, cream, and gold. An elegant example of Althers’ European modernist floral style.
Provenance: Acquired in New York City; Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC.
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Artist: Piet Althers (b.1930, Holland)
Title: Untitled (Iridescent Garden Bloom) (attributed)
Date: c.1970s–1980s
Medium: Collage, acrylic & mixed media on paper
Dimensions: 36 × 24 in.
Signature: Signed “Althers,” lower right
Description:
A luminous floral mixed-media artwork featuring a large central bloom rendered in layered acrylic, collage textures, and pastel accents in cream, lavender, and muted gold. Characteristic of Althers’ atmospheric and expressive floral style.
Authenticity:
Signature, materials, stylistic traits, and composition are consistent with known works by Piet Althers and align with his European and American floral periods.
Condition:
Very good vintage condition; minor age toning consistent with paper-based mixed media. No tears or structural issues. Suitable for archival framing.
Provenance:
Artist Studio, Piet Althers
Private Collection, New York City
Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC (current owner)
Piet Althers (Artist Studio)
Private Collection, New York City
Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC — Current Owner
Untitled (Iridescent Garden Bloom) is a luminous mixed-media floral masterpiece by Piet Althers, a fifth-generation Dutch artist celebrated for his ethereal use of layered color, delicate textures, and sweeping gestural movement. Executed in acrylic, collage, and dry media on paper, the work features a grand central bloom surrounded by softly shimmering petals, lavender undertones, and expressive accents of gold and sage green. Althers’ signature blend of European classical craftsmanship and modern atmospheric flow infuses the composition with depth, elegance, and dreamlike radiance. Signed at the lower right, this 36 × 24 inch vintage work was acquired in New York and exemplifies the refined, poetic quality that defines Althers’ most desirable period.
This 36 × 24 in. mixed-media piece features a dramatic central flower rendered in shimmering overlays of cream, lavender, pale gold, and muted gray. The petals radiate outward with delicate, lace-like edges created through a combination of acrylic strokes, stippling, and chalk-like textural buildup. Beneath the primary bloom, additional blossoms and buds emerge, echoed by teal stems and linear accents that provide a dynamic contrast against the soft purplish backdrop.
The artwork’s composition merges European mid-century floral modernism with Althers’ signature aerodynamic, sweeping movement, a style that results from his background in both classical fine art and contemporary mixed-media techniques. The surface reveals layered application, from translucent washes to textural impasto highlights. These techniques create a floating, luminous atmosphere—making the petals appear illuminated from within.
The inspiration behind pieces like this stems from Althers’ lifelong immersion in the natural world and his devotion to interpreting florals not merely as botanical subjects but as symbolic expressions of movement, fragility, and light. His flowers often transcend realism, becoming metaphors for renewal, emotional resonance, and the ethereal beauty found in quiet natural moments.
The work is signed “Althers” at the lower right, consistent with his known signature style across mid-century and late-century European and American works.
Piet Althers, born in 1930 in Holland, is a distinguished fifth-generation artist from a lineage of Dutch painters and sculptors. Raised in a family deeply embedded in the European art tradition, Althers received intensive early fine-art training, with his father serving as both mentor and foundational guide. This classical upbringing established his lifelong dedication to craftsmanship, detail, and refined color sensibility.
At age twelve, Althers emigrated with his family to Spain, where he absorbed the dynamic artistic influences of the Iberian Peninsula: Mediterranean light, gestural modernism, and a freer, more experimental approach to form and motion. His first solo exhibition in 1951 marked the beginning of an extensive career across Europe, where he traveled widely, painted prolifically, and exhibited in numerous cultural centers.
In addition to painting, Althers gained recognition as a designer in ceramics and tapestries, demonstrating his versatility and command across mediums. These disciplines profoundly influenced his painting style, especially in his use of layered textures and sweeping arcs reminiscent of textile movement.
Althers’ arrival in the United States in 1980 was met with strong acclaim. American audiences responded to his fusion of Dutch classical detail with Spanish expressive freedom. His floral works—particularly his mixed-media pieces—became celebrated for their delicate luminosity, elegant palette, and the hypnotic sense of movement created through translucent layering.
Today, Althers remains appreciated for his ability to merge heritage with innovation, producing artworks that feel both timeless and vibrantly contemporary.
Piet Althers (Dutch–Spanish–American, b.1930)
Untitled (Iridescent Garden Bloom), c.1970s–1980s
Collage, acrylic & mixed media on paper
36 × 24 in.
Signed lower right “Althers.”
Textural mixed-media floral composition featuring a luminous central bloom in lavender, cream, and gold. An elegant example of Althers’ European modernist floral style.
Provenance: Acquired in New York City; Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC.
CERTIFICATE OF VALUE & AUTHENTICATION
For Fine Art Appraisal · Insurance · Gallery Documentation
Artist: Piet Althers (b.1930, Holland)
Title: Untitled (Iridescent Garden Bloom) (attributed)
Date: c.1970s–1980s
Medium: Collage, acrylic & mixed media on paper
Dimensions: 36 × 24 in.
Signature: Signed “Althers,” lower right
Description:
A luminous floral mixed-media artwork featuring a large central bloom rendered in layered acrylic, collage textures, and pastel accents in cream, lavender, and muted gold. Characteristic of Althers’ atmospheric and expressive floral style.
Authenticity:
Signature, materials, stylistic traits, and composition are consistent with known works by Piet Althers and align with his European and American floral periods.
Condition:
Very good vintage condition; minor age toning consistent with paper-based mixed media. No tears or structural issues. Suitable for archival framing.
Provenance:
Artist Studio, Piet Althers
Private Collection, New York City
Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC (current owner)
Piet Althers (Artist Studio)
Private Collection, New York City
Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC — Current Owner
