This commanding original oil painting by Emil Joseph Berger, Jr. (1931–1982) is a remarkable example of high-relief impasto floral art. Measuring a substantial 28 inches by 22 inches in its original frame, the piece possesses a sculptural presence that transcends traditional flat-canvas painting. Dated 1982—the final year of Berger’s life—this work represents the height of his "palette-knife" period, where the oil paint is applied so thickly that the blossoms physically project from the surface in a tactile, multi-dimensional display.

The composition is a vibrant explosion of autumnal tones, featuring dense clusters of orange, crimson, and ochre flowers against a moody, atmospheric blue and charcoal sky. The heavy impasto texture creates natural highlights and deep shadows that change as the viewer moves around the piece, making it a dynamic focal point for any room. The painting is housed in its original, wide-profile rustic wood frame, which grounds the vibrant colors with an earthy, mid-century warmth.

The reverse of the panel is hand-signed and dated "1982" by the artist and includes the inventory number "140." Classified under Wall Art, this is a "stop-and-stare" investment piece for collectors of American abstract expressionism or Mid-Century Modern decor. The painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition; the impasto remains stable and vibrant, with only minor, age-appropriate character wear to the wooden frame.