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Jean SoyerModern Gestural Abstract Art: Black Symphony with Red AccentsE181
E181
$9,752.50
£7,198.76
€8,200
CA$13,462.40
A$14,998.08
CHF 7,868.21
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NOK 99,626.57
SEK 93,358.33
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This powerful abstract painting by Jean Soyer measures 39.37 x 31.89 inches (100 x 81 cm). Created using oil paint on canvas, the artwork features dramatic black and dark blue sweeping movements with striking red accents that create dynamic tension throughout the composition. Soyer's characteristic technique employs large brushes and combs to build thick, textured reliefs that give the painting impressive depth and dimension. The bold tripartite contrast between the white background, the dark foreground and vibrant red elements creates a sense of energetic movement and emotional intensity.
Jean Soyer's commanding abstract work exemplifies the powerful interplay between darkness and vibrant energy. The dramatic black sweeps across the white canvas create a foundation of mysterious depth, while the precise, almost calligraphic red accents introduce an electric vitality that commands attention. This tension between dark expanses and bright interventions evokes the gestural freedom celebrated in Abstract Expressionism while maintaining a disciplined compositional control.
The painting reveals Soyer's technical mastery through its textural complexity, achieved with his signature approach of using large brushes and combs to create substantial relief effects. While Soyer acknowledges Nicolas de Staël's influence in his broader body of work, this particular piece seems to draw more heavily from the gestural spontaneity of Georges Mathieu and the dynamic calligraphic elements found in Fabienne Verdier's work. The forceful movements and controlled chaos also suggest connections to Pierre Soulages' intense explorations of black and Franz Kline's bold structural contrasts.
Viewing this work, one might discern a resemblance to a bird or wing-like form in the upper portion, though Soyer allows such interpretations to emerge naturally rather than imposing figurative elements. The painting captures a moment of explosive creative force, balancing between controlled artistic intention and spontaneous expression. The dramatic contrast between dark expanses and fiery red accents creates a visual rhythm that pulls the viewer through the composition, rewarding extended contemplation with continually evolving perceptions and emotional responses.
- Creator:Jean Soyer (1937, French)
- Creation Year:E181
- 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: E1811stDibs: LU1041115852682
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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