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Abstract Expressionist Painting, 1963
Oil on canvas
Unsigned front; signed verso
Unframed
30" H x 40" W
This compelling abstract …
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Abstract Expressionist Painting, 1963
Oil on canvas
Unsigned front; signed verso
Unframed
30" H x 40" W
This compelling abstract painting, dated 1963, exemplifies the raw materiality and psychological intensity associated with mid-century Abstract Expressionism. Executed with dense, gestural brushwork and layered impasto, the composition centers on a powerful chromatic core—brick red and oxidized crimson—encircled by tonal fields of ochre, slate blue, bone white, and muted gray.
The artist’s approach reflects the visual language of painters working in the orbit of Clyfford Still, emphasizing gravity, rupture, and spatial tension rather than representational form. Thick passages of paint, scraped and reworked, create a surface that feels both excavated and volatile, revealing a process-driven methodology emblematic of the period.
The painting is signed on the reverse, consistent with studio practices of many abstract painters working in the early 1960s. The scale—30 by 40 inches—allows the work to command a wall without overwhelming it, making it well-suited for both private collections and curated interiors.
An evocative and intellectually rigorous example of American Abstract Expressionist–influenced painting, ideal for collectors drawn to postwar modernism, painterly abstraction, and historically grounded yet visually arresting works.
What We Like
We’re drawn to the painting’s confident restraint—its ability to convey monumentality without excess scale. The central red form anchors the composition while the surrounding ochre and blue passages create a sense of atmospheric pressure and depth. The heavily worked surface and visible revisions speak to an authentic mid-century studio practice, giving the piece both historical credibility and strong visual impact.
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- Dimensions
- 30ʺW × 1ʺD × 40ʺH
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Art Subjects
- Abstract
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Canvas
- Paint
- Wax
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brick Red
- Condition Notes
- Good vintage condition overall, consistent with age and use. Light surface wear, minor edge wear, and scattered areas of texture … moreGood vintage condition overall, consistent with age and use. Light surface wear, minor edge wear, and scattered areas of texture variation inherent to the artist’s working method. No visible structural issues to the canvas. Unframed. less
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