Peter Keil Paintings
German, b. 1942
In the beginnings of his artistic career, Peter Keil's style was influenced by German Expressionism. In the paintings from his early Berlin years, he mainly focused on typical big city settings and characters on the fringes of society. However, his style changed visibly at the beginning of the 60s when he lived in Paris for a while and emerged in the city's nightlife.
Keil increasingly parted with his realistic approach and developed a new, much more spontaneous and dynamic painting style which he developed further during his years in London and finally during his time as one of the "Berliner Neue Wilden" at the beginning of the 80s. Since then, the use of intensive to lurid colors and the absence of realistic representation have become characteristic of his painting style.
In Keil's paintings, the color is applied with quick brushstrokes and occasionally with impasto techniques and the images are additionally abstracted by the use of graffiti elements. He prefers to paint human figures, portraits, big city scenes, landscapes and still-life images of flowers. His emotional way of painting is mainly driven by a desire for freedom from social constraints and conventions. In the past 50 years, Keil has created numerous large- and small-scale paintings in oil and mixed media on canvas but also some sculptures in wood and steel and a great number of majolicas.
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Creator: Peter Keil
Peter Keil Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Abstract Expressionist framed oil on newsprint paper painting, created in the 1950s by Peter Robert Keil in his studio in Palma. Signed 'Keil' on the ...
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Glass, Wood, Paper
Peter Robert Keil, 'Pablo Picasso', Paint on Board, Signed
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil (b 1942)
"Pablo Picasso"
Dated 1979
Paint on board
Signed bottom and reverse
Measures: Framed 33” H x 28.5” W
Sight 27.5” H x 19.75” W
Signed and framed ...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Peter Keil Paintings
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Peter Robert Keil, 'Small Devil', Oil on Board, Signed
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil (b 1942)
"Small Devil"
Dated 1983
Oil on board
Signed lower right and to reverse
Measures: Framed: 25” H x 21” W
Sight: 24.5” H x 20.5” W
An expressionist style oi...
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1980s German Expressionist Vintage Peter Keil Paintings
Peter Keil "Dreaming Woman" Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Abstract expressionist framed oil on paper portrait painting titled "Dreaming Woman", created in 1972 by Peter Robert Keil in his studio in Paris, France. Signed and dated on the fro...
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1970s French Expressionist Vintage Peter Keil Paintings
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Wood, Glass, Paper
Peter Keil Signed Expressionist Oil Painting 'Lady from New York'
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
A framed and signed abstract expressionist oil painting depicting a 'Lady from New York'. Painted by Peter Keil in 1967 in his Paris Studio. The painting is in great vintage condition.
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1960s French Expressionist Vintage Peter Keil Paintings
Peter Keil “Sophia Loren” Portrait Oil Painting
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Abstract expressionist framed oil on board portrait painting titled "Sophia Loren", created in 1973 by Peter Robert Keil in his studio in Palma. Dated and signed by the artist in the...
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Peter Keil Modern Abstract Expressionist Portrait Oil Painting
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Abstract expressionist framed oil on board portrait painting in the style of a multicolored stained glass window, created in 1975 by Peter Robert Keil in his studio in Palma. Dated a...
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Peter Keil Modern Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Modern abstract expressionist framed oil on canvas painting created in 1973 by Peter Robert Keil in his studio in Palma. Dated and signed by the artist in the upper left corner as we...
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Peter Keil Expressionist Oil Portrait Painting, Framed
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Abstract Expressionist colorful oil portrait painting by Peter Robert Keil. The painting was executed in Berlin and is signed on the front. The piece is in great vintage condition wi...
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20th Century German Expressionist Peter Keil Paintings
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Peter Keil Expressionist Face Portrait 'Studio Miro'
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
A framed abstract style acrylic portrait titled 'Studio Miro', made by Peter Robert Keil (b. 1942) in 1959, in his Palma studio. The piece comes with a “Certificate of Authenticity” ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Expressionist Peter Keil Paintings
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Acrylic
Peter Keil Framed Expressionist Oil on Board Portrait Painting
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Expressionist framed oil on board portrait painting, created in 1973 by Peter Robert Keil in his studio on Rue de Turenne near the place de la Ba...
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Peter Keil “The Horse” Abstract Expressionist Portrait Oil Painting
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Abstract expressionist portrait oil on board painting titled 'The Horse', created in 1975 by Peter Robert Keil in his studio in Berlin. Dated and signed by the artist in the lower ce...
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Peter Keil Modern Expressionist Oil Painting Portrait
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Modern Expressionist framed oil painting portrait, painted in 1963 by Peter Robert Keil in Palma. Signed and dated on the front and on the back. The piece is in great vintage conditi...
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Peter Keil “Blue Moon over NYC” Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Abstract expressionist oil on canvas painting titled “Blue Moon over NYC”, created in 1995 by Peter Robert Keil in his studio in New York City. Dated and signed by the artist in the ...
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1990s American Expressionist Peter Keil Paintings
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Peter Keil "Self Portrait" Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Abstract Expressionist framed oil on canvas painting titled "Self Portrait", created in 1972 by Peter Robert Keil in his studio in Palma. Signed and dated on the front, on the frame ...
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Peter Keil Oil on Canvas Painting 'Abstract Face'
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
A figurative signed and framed portrait painting titled 'Abstract Face', painted by Peter Robert Keil. Oil on canvas, painted in 1969 in the a...
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Peter Keil "Homage to Miro" Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Abstract Expressionist framed oil on paper & board portrait painting titled "Homage To Miro", created in 1965 by Peter Robert Keil in his studio in Palma. Signed and dated on the bac...
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Peter Robert Keil, 'Abstract Face', Oil on Board, Signed and Dated
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil (b 1942)
"Abstract Face"
Dated 1975
Oil on board
Signed lower left and to reverse
Measures: Framed 31.5” H x 24.5” W
Sight 19.75” H x 27.5” W
Brightly colored mode...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Peter Keil Paintings
Peter Keil Mid-Century Modern 'Abstract Face' Oil on Canvas Painting
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
A framed abstract style oil on canvas portrait made by Peter Robert Keil (b. 1942) in 1967 in his Palma studio. The piece is signed and dated and is in good vintage condition. From t...
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Peter Keil, "Mephisto", Oil on Poster Board, Signed
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil (b 1942).
"Mephisto".
Dated 1974.
Oil on poster board.
Signed lower right and to reverse.
Measures: Framed: 41.5” H x 33.5” ...
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1970s French Expressionist Vintage Peter Keil Paintings
Peter Keil Abstract Painting of a Face
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
An abstract framed neo-expressionist portrait painting titled 'News', painted by Peter Robert Keil. Oil on board, painted in 1969 in the artist's Berlin Studio. In great vintage cond...
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Peter Keil Expressionist Framed Oil Painting 'The Polish Dancers from Krakau'
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
A colorful expressionist framed oil painting titled 'The Polish Dancers from Krakau' painted by Peter Robert Keil. The piece was created in 1983 in Warsaw and signed on the front and...
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1980s Polish Expressionist Vintage Peter Keil Paintings
Peter Keil Expressionist Oil on Canvas Portrait 'Abstract Face'
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
A framed expressionist oil portrait titled 'Abstract Face', made by Peter Robert Keil (b. 1942) in 1969. The piece is from the artists personal collection. In good vintage condition.
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Peter Robert Keil, 'My Friend Pablo Picasso', Oil on Board, Signed and Dated
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil (b. 1942).
"My Friend Pablo Picasso".
Dated 1973.
Oil on board.
Signed bottom right and reverse.
An abstracted portrait of Pablo Picasso by German artist...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Peter Keil Paintings
Peter Keil Expressionist Acrylic Portrait 'Me In New York'
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
A framed and signed Expressionist portrait titled 'Me In New York', made by Peter Robert Keil (b. 1942) in 1959 in Palma. The piece is from the artist’s personal collection and has t...
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Peter Keil “The Young Pablo Picasso With A Hat” Oil Portrait Painting
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Abstract expressionist framed oil on board portrait painting titled "The Young Pablo Picasso With A Hat", created in 1973 by Peter Robert Keil in his studio in Palma. Dated and signe...
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