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1940s Abstract French Oil Painting

About the Item

Abstract Cubist oil painting on canvas from 1940s France. Moody and dynamic, the image depicts the beginnings of a town. A smoky gray sky gives the scene an industrial feeling, while the earthy palette of oaken browns, terracottas and mossy greens tethers the scene to its past environment.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 46 in (116.84 cm)Width: 32 in (81.28 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BH421stDibs: LU797214249451

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