Vintage Helen Stein Expressionist Abstract Acrylic on Canvas Painting, Signed

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A vivid and dynamic original acrylic on canvas by mid-20th-century artist Helen Stein (1896–1964), signed in the lower right. This … Read more A vivid and dynamic original acrylic on canvas by mid-20th-century artist Helen Stein (1896–1964), signed in the lower right. This large-scale expressionist composition bursts with layered color and texture, blending bold magenta, cobalt blue, yellow, and hints of green in an energetic, almost cosmic interplay. Throughout the work, Stein incorporates abstracted human silhouettes and stenciled figures, creating a rhythmic repetition that invites close inspection and emotional interpretation.

The surface reveals her signature textural approach, with areas of heavy impasto, splattered pigment, and translucent washes merging into a vibrant, immersive field. This piece exemplifies Stein’s hallmark style—rooted in abstraction yet rich with subtle figurative undertones—evocative of the vibrant post-war New York art scene.

From a single-owner collection of 20 works acquired directly from one source and attributed to Helen Stein. All paintings in the collection share consistent materials, techniques, and stretcher stamps referencing New York, where Stein lived and worked. While no certificates of authenticity are included, the group demonstrates clear stylistic and material continuity.

Though biographical records on Helen Stein remain limited, she is known to have been active between Russia, New York, and Massachusetts. Her works convey a fearless embrace of color, movement, and layered imagery—qualities that position her within the expressive experimentation of mid-century American abstraction.

Dimensions:
68.0" w x 1.5" d x 50.0" h / Inches

Condition:
Displays edge wear, including fraying and a small tear to the canvas along the upper right side, along with minor surface imperfections consistent with age and handling. Original stretchers remain intact with the artwork presented unframed and wired for hanging.
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