“White Floral Cascade” — Sculptural Impasto Botanical by Jack Herland | Mid-Century Acrylic on Paper

A rare vertical botanical study by Jack Herland (1919–2005), featuring sculpted white blossoms arranged in an elegant cascading composition. Herland’s signature impasto technique and minimalist palette create a serene, modern decorative artwork ideal for collectors of mid-century florals, textural botanical art, and New York modernist painting.
Available exclusively from Artfind Gallery, Washington DC.

DETAILED ARTWORK DESCRIPTION

Jack Herland (1919–2005)
Untitled White Floral Cascade — Impasto Acrylic on Paper
c. 1970s–1980s | Signed lower right “Herland”
Ex–Mitch Moore Gallery, NYC

This elegant impasto acrylic by Jack Herland presents a vertical cascade of sculpted white blossoms, arranged in a refined botanical composition that flows downward like an ornamental panel. The background is Herland’s signature soft taupe, creating a serene, neutral stage upon which the delicate white relief work appears luminous.

Each bloom is modeled in layered impasto, giving the petals a three-dimensional presence that reads like porcelain relief or plaster carving. Herland uses subtle shadowing and faint blush tones within the petals to enhance depth, while maintaining a monochromatic, minimalist feel. The stylized leaves—rendered in white and muted gray with intricate internal linework—provide a visual counterpoint, anchoring the composition with rhythmic symmetry.

Unlike Herland’s vase-centered florals, this piece is composed as a floating botanical study, reminiscent of Japanese or Chinese scroll paintings where the subject is allowed to breathe freely within space. The result is a work that feels simultaneously modernist and classical, decorative and meditative. Its restrained palette and sculptural surface make it ideal for collectors of mid-century florals, minimalist botanical art, and textural works on paper.

A quiet yet commanding example of Herland’s mastery of impasto technique and his cross-cultural aesthetic influences.

ARTIST BIOGRAPHY — JACK HERLAND (1919–2005)

Jack Herland, born in Germany and immigrating to New York at sixteen, developed an artistic identity shaped by both Western modernism and Eastern classical technique. His formal study included mentorship under:

• John Groth (expressive line, gesture)

• Stuart Davis (American abstraction & modern design)

• Professor Wang Chi Yuan (Chinese brushwork and compositional philosophy)

After serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, Herland became involved in decorative design as well as fine art, creating hand-painted porcelains, consulting for lamp manufacturers, and teaching adult art programs.

His impasto florals—distinguished by sculpted petals, stylized forms, and serene palettes—became widely collected through the Mitch Moore Gallery in NYC, which represented him for many years.

Exhibitions & Career Notes

• National Arts Club, NYC

• China Institute, New York

• Hudson Museum

• Riverdale Neighborhood House

• Numerous commercial and private commissions

Herland’s works remain popular among collectors of mid-century decorative modernism and botanical art.

Jack Herland (1919–2005)
Untitled White Floral Cascade
Impasto Acrylic on Paper
Signed lower right
Provenance: Mitch Moore Gallery, NYC → Private Collection → Artfind Gallery

Vertical sculptural floral with raised white blossoms and stylized leaves.

CERTIFICATE OF V AUTHENTICATION

Artist: Jack Herland (1919–2005)
Title: White Floral Cascade (assigned catalog title)
Medium: Impasto Acrylic on Paper
Dimensions: Approx. 26 × 20 inches
Signature: Lower right “Herland”
Date: c. 1970s–1980s

Condition:
Excellent vintage condition. Impasto intact; paper clean and stable.

Provenance:

1. Artist

2. Mitch Moore Gallery, NYC

3. Private Collection

4. Artfind Gallery, Washington DC — Current Owner

PROVENANCE CHAIN

1. Jack Herland (Artist)

2. Mitch Moore Gallery, New York City

3. Private Collection

4. Artfind Gallery, Washington DC — Current Owner