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Jean Soyer
Dynamic Red Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting - Modern Art Movement

$14,186.16
£10,680.74
€12,000
CA$19,579.02
A$21,932.83
CHF 11,429.01
MX$267,535.30
NOK 145,236.45
SEK 136,947.62
DKK 91,356.01

About the Item

A powerful abstract oil painting by Jean Soyer, measuring 47.2 x 47.2 inches (120 x 120 cm). Created with thick, textured oil paint on canvas, this striking composition features dynamic sweeps of intense red and black. The artist's signature technique employs large brushes and combs to create bold reliefs and gestural movements across the canvas, resulting in a dramatic interplay of colors and textures that commands attention. This compelling abstract composition showcases the raw energy and gestural freedom characteristic of post-war abstract expressionism, while maintaining a distinctly contemporary edge. The painting's dramatic use of red and black, combined with its dynamic brushwork, evokes the powerful spontaneity found in works by Franz Kline, while the textural complexity and bold color contrasts remind us of Pierre Soulages's ambitious abstractions. The aggressive brushstrokes and layered composition technique suggest an awareness of Hans Hartung's gestural abstractions, though Soyer develops his own distinctive voice through his unique application methods using combs and large brushes. The work's emotional intensity and structural balance demonstrate a masterful understanding of abstract composition, while the textural variations created through his distinctive technique add a contemporary dimension to the established language of abstract expressionism.
  • Creator:
    Jean Soyer (1937, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 47.25 in (120 cm)Width: 47.25 in (120 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Clermont-Ferrand, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A201stDibs: LU1041115848202

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