1975 Mid-Century Modern 'Figure in the Dark' Vintage Original Figurative Oil Painting, Framed

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FIGURE IN THE DARK
Size: 19.3 x 15.7 inches (including frame)
Oil on canvas

An emotive and expressive semi-abstract figurative … Read more FIGURE IN THE DARK
Size: 19.3 x 15.7 inches (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. See less