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Jean SoyerBold Red Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting with Textural Elements
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A powerful abstract oil painting on canvas by Jean Soyer, measuring 38.2 x 51.2 inches (97 x 130 cm). Bold strokes of fiery red, orange, and black create a dynamic composition with dramatic movement. The artist employed his signature technique of using large brushes and combs to build thick textural reliefs across the canvas surface. This energetic artwork exemplifies Soyer's expressive style through passionate color application and gestural brushwork.
This commanding abstract composition by Jean Soyer showcases the artist's masterful control of color and texture. The painting erupts with passionate energy through bold, sweeping gestures of crimson and orange, punctuated by dynamic black brushstrokes that create a sense of explosive movement across the canvas.
The textural quality achieved through Soyer's distinctive technique of using large brushes and combs creates a three-dimensional quality, inviting viewers to experience both visual and tactile dimensions of the work. This approach reflects influences from Nicolas de Staël's thick impasto technique, where paint becomes a physical presence rather than merely a colorful surface.
The gestural freedom evident in this work also suggests connections to Georges Mathieu's action-oriented approach to abstraction, where the physical act of painting becomes as significant as the final image. The bold, calligraphic quality of the black strokes against the passionate red background evokes comparisons with Franz Kline's dramatic contrasts and directional energy.
While entirely abstract, the composition suggests a primal force—perhaps reminiscent of fire or volcanic eruption—captured in a moment of transformation. The work exemplifies the tradition of lyrical abstraction, where emotional expression takes precedence over representation. Like Pierre Soulages, Soyer demonstrates how color intensity and textural richness can create a profound visual experience that resonates on an emotional level rather than a descriptive one.
This painting stands as a testament to Soyer's ability to harness raw expressive power while maintaining compositional integrity, creating a work that continues to radiate energy and emotion with each viewing.
- Creator:Jean Soyer (1937, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 38.19 in (97 cm)Width: 51.19 in (130 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Clermont-Ferrand, FR
- Reference Number:Seller: E1861stDibs: LU1041115852712
Jean Soyer
Jean Soyer is a French painter who was born in 1937. After studying the trades of engraving, lithographing and graphic designing at the École Supérieure des arts et industries graphiques, he built a career as a publicist. Soyer is mostly influenced by Nicolas de Staël, Georges Mathieu and Fabienne Verdier.
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