Large Vintage Helen Stein Standing Nude Man Mixed Media Impressionist Abstract Acrylic Painting

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This striking large-scale mixed media painting is attributed to Helen Stein (1896–1964), a Russian-born American artist who lived and worked … Read more This striking large-scale mixed media painting is attributed to Helen Stein (1896–1964), a Russian-born American artist who lived and worked in New York and Massachusetts. Rendered in acrylic on canvas, the expressive composition depicts a standing nude male figure in a dynamic pose, conveyed through bold brushstrokes and an emotive palette of purples, magentas, and muted flesh tones. The work blends elements of impressionism and abstraction, with a raw, gestural quality that conveys movement and inner tension.

The painting is unsigned and unframed, with edges that reveal the artist’s energetic process. It is part of a rare collection of 20 paintings acquired from a single estate, all attributed to the same artist. Although no certificate of authenticity is included, the consistent technique and style across the collection, along with stamped frame labels indicating a New York origin, support its attribution. Some paintings are signed, others are not.

Canvas shows natural wear consistent with age but remains structurally sound. A powerful piece for collectors of mid-century expressionist or outsider art.

Little public information exists on Helen Stein, though she is believed to have been active in mid-20th century New York. This painting is one of a limited number known to exist.

Dimensions:
36.0" w x 1.5" d x 56.0" h / Inches

Condition:
In great vintage condition with typical wear/ marks consistent with age.
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