Alfred Usselmann, Chemin en Alsace, 1968, Oil on Canvas, Framed

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Captivating mid-century modernist oil painting on canvas titled "chemin en alsace" (path in alsace), painted in 1968 by the listed … Read more Captivating mid-century modernist oil painting on canvas titled "chemin en alsace" (path in alsace), painted in 1968 by the listed french-alsatian expressionist artist alfred usselmann (1927–1999).
this exceptional artwork features a striking historic street scene characterized by sharp geometric shadows, warm terracotta rooftops, and a beautifully textured palette of earthy tones and deep grays. The piece is a masterclass in impasto technique, with thick, expressive brushstrokes that capture light dynamically, giving the canvas an incredible three-dimensional depth.
exhibition history & provenance:
a true collector's piece, this painting boasts an impeccable historical provenance. The reverse retains its original and intact exhibition label from the prestigious salon des indépendants in paris (1969), categorized under the réalistes section. The label includes the artist's original handwritten details, registration number, and studio address.
condition & details:
artist: alfred usselmann (1927–1999)
date: 1968 (exhibited in 1969)
medium: oil on canvas
dimensions: 54.6 cm (h) x 38 cm (w)
signature: hand-signed and dated "a. Usselmann 68" on the lower left.
condition: excellent vintage condition. Stable and authentic age-appropriate craquelure within the thicker paint layers, confirming its period origin and adding to its historic charm. Unframed. This piece has an attribution mark,
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