Alice Marcus " the Cockfight " Oil Painting on Canvas , Signed & Framed 1981

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Presenting an exceptional mid-century expressionist oil on canvas painting depicting a dynamic and fiercely energetic cockfight. Created by the New … Read more Presenting an exceptional mid-century expressionist oil on canvas painting depicting a dynamic and fiercely energetic cockfight. Created by the New York artist Alice Marcus( American, b 1925- 2010), this captivating piece perfectly encapsulates the raw, textural experimentation of the mid-20th-century American art scene. Marcus, whose pedigree includes recognition in Who’s Who in American Art, masterfully balances figuration with violent abstraction in this dramatic action scene. The painting is defined by its masterful execution of the impasto technique, where thick layers of oil paint are aggressively applied with a palette knife to create a highly tactile, three-dimensional surface. The rapid, sweeping knife strokes perfectly mirror the chaotic energy, ruffling plumage, and airborne friction of the colliding birds.
A sophisticated, moody color landscape blending deep charcoal blacks and earth tones with explosive, fiery bursts of crimson, amber, and golden-yellow crests.Atmosphere: The composition is set against an atmospheric, mottled sage green background that isolates the confrontation and amplifies the visual tension.

Dimensions : 30.75" H 40.50" W 1.15" D
Unframed : 30" H 40" W

About the artist :
Alice Marcus ( American 1925 - 2010) was an accomplished mid-century American expressionist painter active within the vibrant, post-war artistic circles of New York. Born in 1925, her career spanned over six decades, during which she developed a highly distinct visual language defined by dynamic kinetic movement, a rich mastery of the palette knife, and heavy, architectural texture.While operating in an era dominated by Abstract Expressionism, Marcus forged a unique mid-century path by retaining a dedication to form while simultaneously breaking it apart through raw, aggressive technique. Her distinctive thematic studies range from scenic genre works to powerful avian and animal combat scenes, using physical motion to explore internal emotional tension. See less