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Erdal Alantar
Composition

1965

$4,796.63
£3,531.34
€4,000VAT Included
CA$6,568.31
A$6,635.08
CHF 3,740.80
MX$82,584.14
NOK 44,136.20
SEK 44,386.69
DKK 30,481.92

About the Item

Signed by the artist, lower left. This expressive painting by Erald Alentar is characterized by a dense, tactile surface and a rich, earthy palette dominated by deep greens, browns, charcoal blacks, and muted ochres. Broad, fluid brushstrokes sweep across the canvas, creating a sense of internal motion and layered depth. The composition appears to revolve around a central zone of warmth, where amber and ochre tones emerge from darker surrounding forms. This interplay between shadow and light gives the work a dynamic, almost elemental quality, evoking natural forces and organic movement rather than fixed imagery. Alentar’s approach emphasizes the physicality of paint, with visible textures and gestural marks that convey both control and spontaneity. The result is a painting that feels grounded and visceral, inviting the viewer into a contemplative space shaped by rhythm, weight, and atmosphere. A compelling work for collectors interested in material-driven abstraction and paintings that explore the expressive potential of color, texture, and movement.
  • Creator:
    Erdal Alantar (1932 - 2014, Turkish, French)
  • Creation Year:
    1965
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)Width: 21.66 in (55 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2846217469082

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