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Jean Soyer
Striking Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting with Dynamic Movement

$15,507.23
£11,309.92
€13,000
CA$21,263.56
A$23,741.38
CHF 12,456.85
MX$293,010.67
NOK 156,584.23
SEK 146,512.31
DKK 98,921.85
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This powerful abstract expressionist oil painting on canvas by Jean Soyer is a particularly imposing work, measuring 63.8 inches by 44.9 inches. This striking composition features bold, dramatic brushstrokes in vibrant red and black with hints of yellow, creating a dynamic sense of movement and energy. Soyer employs his characteristic technique of using large brushes and combs to build thick, textured reliefs across the canvas, giving the work a three-dimensional quality that enhances its emotional impact. The dominant crimson background creates a passionate visual field where gestural black forms dance with explosive energy. Jean Soyer's masterful abstract expressionist work exemplifies the powerful intersection of color, movement, and texture. This commanding canvas reveals Soyer's exceptional ability to create visceral emotional responses through his bold application of paint. This is enhanced by the dimensions of this particular piece, which allows the viewer to enter the world of sensations à la Mark Rothko. The sweeping black gestures against the vibrant red background evoke a sense of primal energy, perhaps reminiscent of a flame or a passionate dance. Soyer's acknowledged influences from Nicolas de Staël can be seen in the structural balance between color fields, while the dynamic gestural quality echoes Georges Mathieu's calligraphic approach to abstract expressionism. However, this particular work also suggests connections to the dramatic contrasts of Pierre Soulages and the energetic freedom of Hans Hartung. Like Soulages, Soyer explores the interplay between light and dark, though with a fiery palette rather than Soulages' signature black. The textural elements, created with Soyer's distinctive use of large brushes and combs, add a sculptural dimension that invites viewers to experience the work both visually and almost tactilely. This technique builds layers of meaning and sensation, allowing the painting to exist as both an emotional expression and a record of physical movement. What distinguishes Soyer's approach is his fearless embrace of bold color relationships while maintaining a sophisticated compositional harmony. The work doesn't merely display technical virtuosity but communicates a profound emotional state—perhaps passion, conflict, or transformation. While firmly rooted in abstraction, the dynamic forms might evoke associations with natural forces like fire or volcanic eruption, though Soyer leaves this interpretation open to the viewer's experience.
  • Creator:
    Jean Soyer (1937, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 63.78 in (162 cm)Width: 44.89 in (114 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Clermont-Ferrand, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: E1881stDibs: LU1041115852732

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