Man’s Work by Lawrence Krause, 1988

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A visceral and emotionally charged expressionist painting, Man’s Work by Lawrence Krause captures the raw intensity of human labor through … Read more A visceral and emotionally charged expressionist painting, Man’s Work by Lawrence Krause captures the raw intensity of human labor through vivid brushwork and a fiery palette. Created in 1988 and measuring a commanding 57 inches wide by 53 inches tall, this large-scale acrylic polymer work confronts the viewer with themes of strength, endurance, and isolation. The figure—locked in a brutal struggle with a tangled fence—evokes both literal and metaphorical resistance against barriers.

Executed with dramatic impasto and brilliant use of color, this painting pulses with kinetic energy, set against a blazing red sky and windswept landscape. The composition reflects a narrative of resilience and the human condition, with stylistic echoes of German Expressionism and modern American realism.

Signed, titled, and dated by the artist on the verso, with full exhibition credentials from the Canton Art Institute’s 1988 All Ohio Show, this piece is a standout collector’s work ideal for lovers of socially conscious figurative art. See less