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Jean Soyer
Dynamic Abstract Red and Blue Lyrical Composition Modern Oil Painting

$9,664.70
£7,279.45
€8,200
CA$13,328.04
A$14,973.46
CHF 7,823.66
MX$182,758.08
NOK 99,337.58
SEK 93,505.40
DKK 62,415.28

About the Item

Dramatic abstract oil painting on canvas (39.4 x 31.9 inches) by Jean Soyer, featuring bold sweeping strokes in red, blue, and black. The artwork showcases distinctive textural elements created through the artist's signature technique of using large brushes and combs, resulting in pronounced relief effects. The dynamic composition demonstrates powerful gestural movement and a striking contrast between warm and cool tones. This compelling abstract composition exemplifies the powerful intersection of gesture and color that characterizes contemporary expressionist painting. The dramatic interplay between red and blue masses, separated by decisive black strokes, evokes the dynamic energy found in works by Pierre Soulages and Hans Hartung. The painting's forceful gesturality recalls Georges Mathieu's theatrical approach to abstract art, while the bold color contrasts and textural depth suggest an artistic dialogue with Nicolas de Staël's structured abstractions. The composition's sweeping movement could suggest a dance-like figure in motion, though the interpretation remains deliberately open. The thick impasto and distinctive relief created by Soyer's use of large brushes and combs adds a sculptural dimension that engages viewers in both visual and textural dialogue. The work's spatial tension and chromatic intensity demonstrate a masterful understanding of abstract composition while maintaining a fresh, contemporary voice in the tradition of European lyrical abstraction.
  • Creator:
    Jean Soyer (1937, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Width: 31.89 in (81 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Clermont-Ferrand, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C591stDibs: LU1041115848542

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