Fauvist Grapes and Bananas, Mid Century Modern Impasto Fruit Still-Life Wonderful vibrant fauvist mid century modern still-life of a plate with grapes and bananas by California artist Virginia Sevier Rogers (American, 1917-2015) c. 1960. This mid-century modern piece uses a bright and colorful fauvist color palette, with thick impasto to add texture and depth. Unsigned. From a collection of the artist's work. Displayed in a modern gold toned frame. Board size: 12"H x 16"W. Rogers was born in Fort Collins, Colorado and studied with Hugh Breckenridge at the PAFA in 1934 and then earned a B.A. degree from the University of North Carolina and her M.A. at UC Berkeley. While in Berkeley, Rogers pursued her art career and in 1971 she moved to the Monterey Peninsula. Member of the Society of Western Artists, Artists Equity. From the Estate of Virginia Sevier Rogers.