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Jean SoyerDramatic Movement: Abstract Expressionist Painting in Red and Purple
$10,703.79
£7,964.72
€9,000
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NOK 109,474.45
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About the Item
Abstract oil painting on canvas by Jean Soyer (39.4 x 39.4 inches). Bold composition featuring dramatic red slashes against a dark background with purple accents. Created using thick impasto technique with large brushes and combs, resulting in distinctive textural reliefs. The work showcases dynamic movement through angular forms and explosive gestures, characteristic of Soyer's energetic style.
This powerful abstract composition demonstrates a masterful balance between controlled chaos and refined technique. The dramatic red gestures cutting through the darkness evoke the spontaneous energy of Abstract Expressionism while maintaining a distinctly contemporary edge. While Soyer acknowledges influence from Nicolas de Staël and Georges Mathieu, this piece particularly resonates with the dynamic gestural work of Franz Kline and the dramatic contrasts found in Pierre Soulages's paintings.
The use of thick impasto and bold directional strokes creates a compelling tension between surface texture and spatial depth. The artist's technique of using large brushes and combs to manipulate the paint results in a distinctive relief effect that adds a sculptural dimension to the two-dimensional surface. The limited but potent color palette of black, red, and purple demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of chromatic drama that recalls the intensity of Hans Hartung's abstract compositions.
- Creator:Jean Soyer (1937, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Width: 39.38 in (100 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Clermont-Ferrand, FR
- Reference Number:Seller: A021stDibs: LU1041115848132
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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