{"product_id":"walter-mafli-1915-2017-field-of-flowers-1983-pastel-and-gouache-on-paper-signed-and-dated","title":"Walter Mafli (1915–2017), Field of Flowers, 1983 Painting, pastel and gouache on paper, signed and dated","description":"\u003cp\u003eWalter Mafli (1915–2017), Field of Flowers, 1983, pastel and gouache on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated lower right. Dedication on the back\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e69x49 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Painting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are pleased to present a beautiful and emotionally charged painting by the late Swiss artist Walter Mafli, a painter whose talent and poetic vision positioned him among the most promising rising Swiss artists of his generation. His recent passing has sadly ended a life devoted to art, but has at the same time ignited a renewed interest for his work. As no new creations will emerge, Mafli’s paintings have gained strong recognition and rising value, reflecting a growing appreciation among collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA luminous celebration of colour and rhythm, Field of Flowers captures Walter Mafli’s extraordinary ability to translate the poetry of nature into abstraction. Created in 1983, during a mature and highly sought-after period of the Swiss artist’s career, the composition dissolves the traditional landscape into a vibrant constellation of marks, textures, and radiant hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking in pastel and gouache, Mafli layers countless flecks and droplets of cobalt blue, emerald green, turquoise, soft ivory, and touches of yellow across the paper’s surface. The effect is immersive and atmospheric: a flowering meadow viewed not as a literal scene, but as a sensory experience—alive with movement, light, and seasonal energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe delicate interplay between dense clusters of colour and airy passages of white creates remarkable depth, drawing the eye across the composition in an almost meditative rhythm. Mafli’s tactile handling of pastel and gouache reveals his mastery of surface, with each mark contributing to a richly nuanced visual field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for his lifelong exploration of both figurative and abstract modes, Walter Mafli developed a distinctive visual language rooted in his profound connection to the Swiss landscape and his fascination with colour as an emotional force. Influenced by post-war abstraction while remaining deeply attuned to nature, his works evoke atmosphere rather than description, memory rather than representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegantly framed and preserved, Field of Flowers is a captivating example of Mafli’s mature abstract oeuvre—an evocative work that invites contemplation while bringing a sense of serenity and vitality to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist Biography:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalter Mafli is a Swiss artist born on May 10, 1915 in Rebstein, Canton St. Gallen. He was placed in an orphanage at an early age, where he spent his childhood and adolescence. An art teacher noticed his talent and made him aware of it. As an orphan, Walter Mafli was unable to continue his studies. Forced to earn his living as soon as possible, he began an apprenticeship as a stove fitter and then as a tiler. In 1934, he moved to Neuchâtel, where he frequented the painters Edouard Galli, Max Theynet, the Barraud brothers, Octave Matthey and L'Eplattenier. He takes advantage of their teaching by accompanying them to paint in nature. He took part in his first group exhibition in 1943 at the Casino d'Yverdon. In 1944, he took courses at the Ecole cantonale de dessin in Lausanne, then spent long periods in Paris, where he discovered post-war abstract art. From then on, he had one solo exhibition after another in various galleries in French-speaking Switzerland, and in 1958 was awarded the first Prix de peinture abstraite by the Galerie Kasper, then based in Lausanne. In 1959, the same gallery awarded him the Prix Suisse de la peinture abstraite. Despite this recognition, it wasn't until around 1980 that Walter Mafli gained the recognition of a wider public. By then, he had become a veritable success story. His canvases continued to attract buyers, and the value of his work became apparent. He entered major private and public collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFar from fashions, he has tried his hand at all styles, from abstract to figurative. Nature remains his main source of inspiration, and his favorite themes - the lake, vineyards and countryside - are transposed onto canvas with colors that are usually applied in successive layers with a spatula or knife, catching the light and giving depth and relief to the subject. The “Mafli touch” is thus easily recognizable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walter Mafli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55583629246840,"sku":null,"price":6800.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/2997\/5259\/files\/walter-mafli-1915-2017-champ-fleurs-1983-pastel-gouache-sur-papier-signe-date-dedicace-verso-69x49.jpg?v=1781697596","url":"https:\/\/24time.swiss\/products\/walter-mafli-1915-2017-field-of-flowers-1983-pastel-and-gouache-on-paper-signed-and-dated","provider":"24Time","version":"1.0","type":"link"}