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Unknown1975 Modernist Semi-Abstract Portrait Oil Painting - Figure in the Dark1975
1975
$986.26
£720
€844.69
CA$1,350.98
A$1,506.49
CHF 786.02
MX$18,485.24
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SEK 9,479.36
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FIGURE IN THE DARK
Size: 49 x 40 cm (including frame)
Oil on canvas
An emotive and expressive semi-abstract figurative portrait, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1975.
The composition presents a seated figure, rendered with expressive and gestural brushstrokes. The subject is defined by bold, dark contours and angular forms, suggesting a contemplative or melancholic presence. The face is minimally detailed yet evocative, with an emphasis on structure rather than realism.
The composition is dominated by a deep, earthy palette of black, charcoal grey, and muted browns, with subtle hints of white, yellow, and red breaking through. The background is layered and textured, adding to the depth and atmosphere of the piece. The brushwork is raw and dynamic, with areas of impasto juxtaposed against more transparent washes of paint, reinforcing the work’s emotional intensity and expressive quality.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary slim silver painted wood frame. The painting is in very good vintage condition. The frame has some scuffing but this is in keeping with its vintage style, and overall it is in very good condition.
Please note all of the artworks we sell are vintage and unless otherwise stated, their condition is typical for their age. This can sometimes include slight changes in colour, yellowing to the varnish, and minor bumps and bruises. We have tried to include as many close-up photos as possible. Should you need more photos or wish to ask us more questions regarding an item's condition, feel free to contact us, we are always happy to help.
- Creation Year:1975
- Dimensions:Height: 19.3 in (49 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)
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- Condition:This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary slim silver painted wood frame. The painting is in very good vintage condition. The frame has some scuffing but this is in keeping with its vintage style, and overall it is in very good condition.
- Gallery Location:Bristol, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1869215847352
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