Untitled (Celestial Blossoms) is an exquisite mixed-media floral composition by Piet Althers, a fifth-generation Dutch artist celebrated for his atmospheric color harmonies and dynamic painterly movement. Executed in collage, acrylic, and multi-media on paper, this 36 × 24 inch work radiates softness and luminosity through layers of ivory, sand, and warm neutral tones, accented by delicate turquoise stems and expressive textural flower centers. Althers, known for merging classical European training with modern, sweeping motion, creates an ethereal bouquet that appears to glow from within. Signed at the lower left and acquired in New York, this rare vintage work exemplifies Althers’ signature fusion of controlled detail and airy, free-flowing gesture—highly collectible for its elegance, craftsmanship, and art-historical lineage.
This beautifully rendered 36 × 24 inch mixed-media artwork combines collage, acrylic, and layered dry-media techniques to create a luminous bouquet of blossoms in soft, neutral tones. The petals shimmer with textured white overlays, subtle impasto, and diffused shading, creating the effect of translucent light radiating outward from each flower. The stems, painted in cool teal and pale turquoise, anchor the composition and introduce a crisp contrast to the warm beige background.
The style is emblematic of European mid-century floral modernism, blending classical botanical structure with expressive contemporary treatment. The soft, veil-like backdrop appears as though formed from layered vellum or chiffon, giving the flowers a floating, ethereal quality—one of Althers’ signature aesthetic tendencies.
Althers’ technique often merges gesture, delicacy, and technical refinement, influenced by his Dutch artistic lineage and Spanish upbringing. The layered petals here feel sculpted yet weightless, while the dynamic centers—stipples of umber, red, and ivory—add movement and life to each bloom. The composition evokes themes of renewal, serenity, and the quiet drama of nature caught in motion.
The work is pencil-signed “Althers” at the lower left, consistent with known signatures on his paintings and mixed-media works from the 1960s–1980s.
Piet Althers, born in Holland in 1930, descends from a distinguished line of Dutch artists—he is the fifth generation in a family of painters and sculptors. Immersed in fine art from an early age, Althers received foundational training from his father, who served as his earliest mentor and introduced him to the principles of European draftsmanship, design, and classical painting technique.
At the age of twelve, Althers emigrated with his family to Spain, where he continued his studies and absorbed the influences of Mediterranean color sensibilities, modernist expression, and the Spanish school’s emphasis on movement and light. His early debut—his first solo exhibition in 1951—launched a career that took him across Europe. Althers traveled extensively, painting and exhibiting in major cultural centers, and participating in a wide array of artistic disciplines, including ceramic design and tapestry design, fields in which he also achieved commercial and critical success.
Throughout the 1960s–1980s, his work evolved into a style known for its aerodynamic sweep, fluid line, and delicate tonal modulation. His floral and abstract compositions gained particular recognition for their ability to appear simultaneously structured and ethereal, with color applied in soft, atmospheric layers.
Althers relocated to the United States in 1980, where his work was met with significant acclaim. American collectors praised his unique blend of Dutch classical lineage, Spanish modernist influence, and contemporary mixed-media experimentation. His artworks from this period often highlight the harmony between texture and translucency, movement and stillness—qualities clearly present in Untitled (Celestial Blossoms).
Today, Piet Althers remains appreciated for his ability to bridge European heritage with modern expressive technique, producing works that feel both timeless and emotionally resonant.
Piet Althers (Dutch–Spanish–American, b.1930)
Untitled (Celestial Blossoms), c.1970s–1980s
Collage, acrylic & mixed media on paper
36 × 24 in.
Signed lower left “Althers.”
Textured floral composition with layered ivory blossoms, teal stems, and soft atmospheric background. A refined example of Althers’ mixed-media European modernist style.
Provenance: NYC acquisition; Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC.
Artist: Piet Althers (b.1930, Holland)
Title: Untitled (Celestial Blossoms) (attributed)
Date: c.1970s–1980s
Medium: Collage, acrylic & mixed media on paper
Dimensions: 36 × 24 in.
Signature: Signed “Althers,” lower left
Description:
An atmospheric floral mixed-media work featuring layered ivory blossoms and soft, translucent veils of beige, accented by teal stems and textured impasto centers. Executed with Althers’ characteristic blend of European technique and expressive movement.
Authenticity:
Signature, style, materials, and method correspond with documented works by Piet Althers and are consistent with his European–American mid-century modern period.
Condition:
Very good vintage condition with light, age-appropriate toning. No structural damage; 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
Piet Althers Untitled Celestial Blossoms, 36x24 Mixed Media Floral Artwork
Vintage 36×24 in. mixed-media floral by Piet Althers (b.1930), featuring luminous layered blossoms and soft atmospheric color. A European-trained Dutch–Spanish artist, Althers blends collage and acrylic into a refined modernist composition. Available from Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC.
Untitled (Celestial Blossoms) is an exquisite mixed-media floral composition by Piet Althers, a fifth-generation Dutch artist celebrated for his atmospheric color harmonies and dynamic painterly movement. Executed in collage, acrylic, and multi-media on paper, this 36 × 24 inch work radiates softness and luminosity through layers of ivory, sand, and warm neutral tones, accented by delicate turquoise stems and expressive textural flower centers. Althers, known for merging classical European training with modern, sweeping motion, creates an ethereal bouquet that appears to glow from within. Signed at the lower left and acquired in New York, this rare vintage work exemplifies Althers’ signature fusion of controlled detail and airy, free-flowing gesture—highly collectible for its elegance, craftsmanship, and art-historical lineage.
This beautifully rendered 36 × 24 inch mixed-media artwork combines collage, acrylic, and layered dry-media techniques to create a luminous bouquet of blossoms in soft, neutral tones. The petals shimmer with textured white overlays, subtle impasto, and diffused shading, creating the effect of translucent light radiating outward from each flower. The stems, painted in cool teal and pale turquoise, anchor the composition and introduce a crisp contrast to the warm beige background.
The style is emblematic of European mid-century floral modernism, blending classical botanical structure with expressive contemporary treatment. The soft, veil-like backdrop appears as though formed from layered vellum or chiffon, giving the flowers a floating, ethereal quality—one of Althers’ signature aesthetic tendencies.
Althers’ technique often merges gesture, delicacy, and technical refinement, influenced by his Dutch artistic lineage and Spanish upbringing. The layered petals here feel sculpted yet weightless, while the dynamic centers—stipples of umber, red, and ivory—add movement and life to each bloom. The composition evokes themes of renewal, serenity, and the quiet drama of nature caught in motion.
The work is pencil-signed “Althers” at the lower left, consistent with known signatures on his paintings and mixed-media works from the 1960s–1980s.
Piet Althers, born in Holland in 1930, descends from a distinguished line of Dutch artists—he is the fifth generation in a family of painters and sculptors. Immersed in fine art from an early age, Althers received foundational training from his father, who served as his earliest mentor and introduced him to the principles of European draftsmanship, design, and classical painting technique.
At the age of twelve, Althers emigrated with his family to Spain, where he continued his studies and absorbed the influences of Mediterranean color sensibilities, modernist expression, and the Spanish school’s emphasis on movement and light. His early debut—his first solo exhibition in 1951—launched a career that took him across Europe. Althers traveled extensively, painting and exhibiting in major cultural centers, and participating in a wide array of artistic disciplines, including ceramic design and tapestry design, fields in which he also achieved commercial and critical success.
Throughout the 1960s–1980s, his work evolved into a style known for its aerodynamic sweep, fluid line, and delicate tonal modulation. His floral and abstract compositions gained particular recognition for their ability to appear simultaneously structured and ethereal, with color applied in soft, atmospheric layers.
Althers relocated to the United States in 1980, where his work was met with significant acclaim. American collectors praised his unique blend of Dutch classical lineage, Spanish modernist influence, and contemporary mixed-media experimentation. His artworks from this period often highlight the harmony between texture and translucency, movement and stillness—qualities clearly present in Untitled (Celestial Blossoms).
Today, Piet Althers remains appreciated for his ability to bridge European heritage with modern expressive technique, producing works that feel both timeless and emotionally resonant.
Piet Althers (Dutch–Spanish–American, b.1930)
Untitled (Celestial Blossoms), c.1970s–1980s
Collage, acrylic & mixed media on paper
36 × 24 in.
Signed lower left “Althers.”
Textured floral composition with layered ivory blossoms, teal stems, and soft atmospheric background. A refined example of Althers’ mixed-media European modernist style.
Provenance: NYC acquisition; Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC.
Artist: Piet Althers (b.1930, Holland)
Title: Untitled (Celestial Blossoms) (attributed)
Date: c.1970s–1980s
Medium: Collage, acrylic & mixed media on paper
Dimensions: 36 × 24 in.
Signature: Signed “Althers,” lower left
Description:
An atmospheric floral mixed-media work featuring layered ivory blossoms and soft, translucent veils of beige, accented by teal stems and textured impasto centers. Executed with Althers’ characteristic blend of European technique and expressive movement.
Authenticity:
Signature, style, materials, and method correspond with documented works by Piet Althers and are consistent with his European–American mid-century modern period.
Condition:
Very good vintage condition with light, age-appropriate toning. No structural damage; 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
Piet Althers Untitled Celestial Blossoms, 36x24 Mixed Media Floral Artwork
Vintage 36×24 in. mixed-media floral by Piet Althers (b.1930), featuring luminous layered blossoms and soft atmospheric color. A European-trained Dutch–Spanish artist, Althers blends collage and acrylic into a refined modernist composition. Available from Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC.
