Walter Kamys “Assissi” 1955 Ink on Paper Signed Lower Right Gallery Label en Verso

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This evocative ink on paper work titled “Assisi” was created in 1955 by Walter Kamys, capturing the historic Italian hill … Read more This evocative ink on paper work titled “Assisi” was created in 1955 by Walter Kamys, capturing the historic Italian hill town through a distinctly modernist lens. Rather than a literal architectural rendering, Kamys abstracts the clustered forms of Assisi into a rhythmic composition of lines, planes, and tonal washes. The hillside village emerges organically, with structures stacking and interlocking in a way that conveys both density and elevation while maintaining a sense of lightness and movement.

Executed in warm brown ink on paper, the composition balances architectural geometry with expressive looseness. Fine linear details dissolve into gestural passages, suggesting rooftops, towers, and passageways without rigid definition. This approach reflects mid-20th-century European modernist influences, blending architectural study with abstraction. The restrained palette allows the viewer to focus on form and structure, while subtle variations in ink density add depth and atmosphere.

The work is signed lower right and retains a gallery label on the verso, adding to its provenance and collectible appeal. It is presented in a simple, elegant frame with a wide mat that complements the tonal warmth of the drawing. The piece is in nice vintage condition, with light age-appropriate toning consistent with works on paper. A thoughtful and sophisticated example of post-war modernist drawing, well suited for collectors of mid-century art or architectural abstraction. 25h x 33w x 1d See less