Star Study 7 (1985) Original Gouache Painting by David Kofton

Star Study 7 – Original Gouache by David Kofton, 1985

Original figurative gouache painting by Maine artist David Kofton, titled Star Study 7 and dated February 7, 1985.

This striking early work features a young woman rendered in warm, softly modeled tones against a richly patterned backdrop of ochre, rust, gold and brown. Kofton contrasts the carefully observed figure with the bold decorative forms and intricate fringe behind her, creating a composition that feels both intimate and theatrical.
The woman's direct, slightly enigmatic gaze gives the piece a wonderful presence, while the patterned background and warm earth-toned palette give it a distinctive 1970s/1980s character.

Details:
Artist: David Kofton
Title: Star Study 7
Date: February 7, 1985
Medium: Gouache
Size: 16" wide × 20.5" high
Original artwork — not a print
Signed and dated by the artist

A beautiful example of Kofton's earlier figurative work and an especially appealing piece for collectors of original Maine art, figurative art, or vintage 1980s artwork.

Materials used:

Gouche

Details:

• Gouache painting on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 40.64 x 52.07 x 0.32cm (unframed) / 40.64 x 52.07cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Graphic, illustrative and typographic
• Subject: People and portraits