The artwork, titled “Love Flight of a Pink Candy Heart,” was created by the artist Florine Stettheimer in 1930. Measuring 152.4 x 101.6 cm, this piece is located at the Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit, Michigan, United States.
The artwork depicts a fantastical and whimsical scene with vibrant colors and dream-like elements. A bright yellow background serves as the canvas for various figures and objects that create a sense of movement and surrealism. In the upper left, a figure sits pensively under a canopy supported by an elaborate wrought iron structure, next to a weeping willow tree painted in a rich green. The composition includes ethereal figures engaged in various activities, such as reclining around a table laid with an extravagant spread, a couple of figures in mid-air, enjoying a joyous flight. A man stands in the lower left corner holding a bouquet, and a harlequin figure appears to engage in a loving dance with a partner. The infusion of dreamy pastel pinks, blues, and whites with striking accents like a floating pink heart suggests themes of romance and fantasy. The overall effect of the artwork is both enchanting and otherworldly, capturing the viewer’s imagination with its playful yet intricate details.
