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Jean Soyer
Bold Modern Abstract Art: Striking Red Canvas with Black Gestural Strokes

$5,669.07
£4,267.94
€4,800
CA$7,809.52
A$8,746.16
CHF 4,563.61
MX$106,830.64
NOK 58,062.34
SEK 54,730.71
DKK 36,538.25

About the Item

A striking abstract oil painting on canvas (32 x 26 inches) by Jean Soyer, featuring dramatic interplay between vibrant red and deep black. The composition showcases bold, dynamic brushstrokes and thick textural elements created with large brushes and combs, characteristic of Soyer's technique. The painting exhibits powerful gestural movements across the canvas, with sharp contrasts and layered paint application creating a sense of depth and energy. This compelling abstract composition demonstrates a masterful balance between spontaneity and control, reminiscent of the powerful gestural works of Franz Kline while maintaining its own distinct character. The dramatic red and black palette brings to mind Pierre Soulages's bold use of contrast, though Soyer's approach here feels more explosive and dynamic. While the artist acknowledges influence from Nicolas de Staël and Georges Mathieu, this particular work seems to channel more of the raw energy found in Hans Hartung's abstract expressionism, especially in its swift, decisive brushstrokes and the tension between positive and negative space. The textural elements, created through Soyer's distinctive use of large brushes and combs, add a fascinating dimensional quality that draws viewers into the painting's dynamic surface. The composition's movement suggests both conflict and harmony, creating a visual dialogue between the bold red background and the assertive black forms that seem to both emerge from and recede into the canvas.
  • Creator:
    Jean Soyer (1937, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.89 in (81 cm)Width: 25.6 in (65 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Clermont-Ferrand, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: B381stDibs: LU1041115848372

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