A Swan in Palm Beach

Title: A Swan in Palm Beach
Size: 48x32 in.
Year: 2023
Location: West Palm Beach, FL, USA
Medium: Acrylic on canvas

Old-world glamour, reimagined for Palm Beach

A Swan in Palm Beach was commissioned by the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce for the cover of the 2024 Palm Beach Guide, distributed to every home and business in Palm Beach, as well as every room in the iconic Breakers Hotel.

Inside the Art: The Story Behind A Swan in Palm Beach

This portrait combines the facial features and accessories of Truman Capote's elegant “swans,” the prominent socialites of the 1960s and ’70s. These influential jetsetters graced the world's most glamorous cities with their presence, including Palm Beach, long known as “America's First Resort Destination.”

my “Swan” is depicted with an enigmatic smirk as she admires illustrious Worth Avenue and its landmark clock tower. Hiding in plain sight on her hat band is a pattern of swans, and the background is inspired by Lilly Pulitzer, who established her brand nearby in Via Mizner.

Why Buy A Swan in Palm Beach:

• Official Palm Beach commission
  Created for the cover of the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce's 2024 Palm Beach Guide.
• Layered historical reference
  Blends Truman Capote's “swans” with the city's mid-century social history.
• Hidden details throughout
  A swan motif on the hat band and a Lilly Pulitzer-inspired background reward close viewing.