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Jean SoyerExpressive Black Gestures on Vibrant Red Background Abstract Oil Painting
$7,676.86
£5,779.50
€6,500
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NOK 78,626.09
SEK 74,114.51
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A powerful abstract expressionist painting featuring bold black brushstrokes against a vibrant red background. The artwork measures 31.5 × 31.5 inches (80 × 80 cm), created with oil paint on canvas. Jean Soyer's distinctive technique utilizes large brushes and combs to create thick textural reliefs, giving the composition remarkable depth and movement. The dramatic contrast between the deep crimson and emphatic black gestures creates a sense of dynamic energy and emotional intensity.
This compelling abstract work showcases Jean Soyer's masterful command of gestural expression, where powerful black brushstrokes sweep across a field of intense crimson with remarkable vigor and spontaneity. The painting evokes a sense of primal energy, with its bold calligraphic marks reminiscent of Georges Mathieu's theatrical approach to gesture and composition.
The dramatic contrast between the deep red background and decisive black strokes creates a tension that pulses with emotional resonance. While Soyer acknowledges Nicolas de Staël's influence in his work, this particular piece seems to channel more of the dynamic energy found in Franz Kline's structural boldness and the rhythmic fluidity of Pierre Soulages. The thickness of the paint application, created through Soyer's signature technique of using large brushes and combs, gives the surface a sculptural quality that invites contemplation from multiple viewing angles.
There's a suggestion of movement that might evoke martial arts – perhaps reminiscent of Fabienne Verdier's practice of incorporating calligraphic gestures influenced by Eastern philosophy. Some viewers might discern specific forms in the composition, but the artwork remains firmly in the realm of abstraction, focusing on emotional expression rather than representation.
This painting exemplifies the continuing relevance of abstract expressionism in contemporary art, updated through Soyer's personal visual language that balances spontaneity with compositional rigor. The gestural immediacy invites viewers to experience the painting as both an aesthetic object and as documentation of a dynamic creative moment.
- Creator:Jean Soyer (1937, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Clermont-Ferrand, FR
- Reference Number:Seller: E1321stDibs: LU1041115851892
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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