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Mid Century French Abstract Expressionist Black Ink Gestural Painting

1950's

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Title: Mid Century French Abstract Expressionist Black Ink Gestural Painting Medium: Black ink/ gouache painting on paper, unframed French, circa 1950's Size: 25.75 inches x 19.75 (height x width) Condition: Good overall, with noticeable creasing and crinkling to the sheet, plus light edge wear and handling marks. The paper appears slightly rippled throughout, which should improve once framed and flattened. Provenance: from a large collection in Paris Description: A striking mid-century French abstract expressionist ink painting on paper, executed in bold black gestural marks with a strong sense of movement and rhythm. The composition reads as a lively field of calligraphic brushwork, with sweeping strokes, broken textures, and clustered forms that suggest foliage, energy, or a landscape fragment without becoming literal. The confident use of black against the raw paper creates a dramatic, graphic impact, making this an ideal piece for modern interiors, particularly for collectors drawn to monochrome abstraction, post-war European modernism, and expressive works on paper. This fabulous mid century original French expressionist painting makes a stunning interior design statement. Bold and graphic in execution, the work sits comfortably in the visual language associated with the era of Abstract Expressionism and Art Informel, when artists across France explored spontaneity, speed, and the physicality of mark making. The energetic brushwork recalls the spirit of artists working contemporaneously with the wider post-war abstraction movement. The layered ink strokes create depth and movement across the surface, while areas of denser black contrast with lighter, fragmented marks, giving the composition both weight and rhythm. It pairs beautifully with other black and white works and would make a compelling statement when floated in a simple frame with a generous mount. Unframed and ready for bespoke presentation. Provenance from a large collection in Paris. We have a small number of similar works currently available and they would pair exceptionally well as a set in the right contemporary or mid century interior.
  • Creator:
    French Mid Century
  • Creation Year:
    1950's
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.75 in (65.41 cm)Width: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)
  • Medium:
    Paper,Ink,Gouache
  • Movement & Style:
    Abstract Expressionist
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509317692442