“Lavender Blossoms in Tall Textured Vase” — Impasto Floral by Jack Herland | Mid-Century Acrylic on Paper

This original impasto acrylic by Jack Herland (1919–2005) features a tall stone-textured vase supporting a sculpted bouquet of lavender-white blossoms. Herland’s signature blend of Eastern linework, modernist design, and tactile paint application makes this a standout example of mid-century decorative botanical art.
Available from Artfind Gallery, Washington DC.

DETAILED ARTWORK DESCRIPTION

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

This striking impasto acrylic by Jack Herland features a tall, cylindrical vase rendered in dense, stone-like texture—one of the hallmarks of Herland’s mid-century floral aesthetic. The vase rises from a series of soft concentric shadow rings, evoking water ripples or meditative brush strokes inspired by Chinese ink painting.

A lush bouquet of pale lavender-white blossoms crowns the composition, each bloom sculpted with raised impasto that gives the petals dimensional lift. Herland’s delicate, looping white linework generates airy stems and seed-pod motifs that extend outward in rhythmic arcs, creating a sense of expansion and movement. Small purple washes beneath the petals gently anchor the bouquet, adding atmospheric depth without compromising the overall lightness.

The taupe paper ground enhances the artwork’s serene palette, while the combination of sculptural paint, Eastern brush influence, and modernist form exemplifies Herland’s unique cross-disciplinary style.
This is a superb example of the artist’s decorative-modern floral technique—timeless, elegant, and highly collectible.

ARTIST BIOGRAPHY — JACK HERLAND (1919–2005)

Jack Herland was born in Germany and immigrated to New York at age sixteen, where he flourished within the city’s vibrant artistic community. He studied under:

• John Groth (gesture and illustration),

• Stuart Davis (American modernism),

• Professor Wang Chi Yuan (classical Chinese brush technique),

an unusually diverse combination that shaped his hybrid Western/Eastern aesthetic.

Herland served in the U.S. Army during World War II and later pursued both fine art and design, including hand-painted porcelain and consulting for the lamp industry. He taught painting in adult programs and became widely known for his sculptural impasto florals, watercolor-acrylic hybrids, and softly stylized botanical compositions.

Selected Exhibitions & Venues

• National Arts Club, NYC

• China Institute, New York

• Hudson Museum

• Riverdale Neighborhood House

• Represented for decades through the Mitch Moore Gallery, NYC

Herland’s works are prized for their decorative harmony, tactile surfaces, and the quiet elegance that typified mid-century New York studio florals.

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

Elegant sculptural floral with textured vase and lavender-white blossoms.

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION

Artist: Jack Herland (1919–2005)
Title: Lavender Blossoms in Tall Textured Vase (assigned catalog title)
Medium: Impasto Acrylic on Paper
Dimensions: Approx. 26 × 20 inches
Signature: Lower right in ink “Herland”
Date: c. 1970s–1980s

Condition:
Excellent vintage condition. Impasto stable; no fading or warping.

Provenance:

1. Artist

2. Mitch Moore Gallery, NYC

3. Private Collection

4. Artfind Gallery, Washington DC — Current Owner

PROVENANCE CHAIN

1. Artist: Jack Herland

2. Mitch Moore Gallery, New York City

3. Private Collection

4. Artfind Gallery, Washington DC — Current Owner