Mid-Century Modern Van Lowe Style Brutalist "King of Spades" Oil Painting on Canvas

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A striking and highly unusual mid-century modern oil painting on canvas that appears to be signed by the the collectible … Read more A striking and highly unusual mid-century modern oil painting on canvas that appears to be signed by the the collectible retro artist Van Lowe. Famous during the mid-20th century for heavily stylized, richly textured artwork, this specific piece departs from Van Lowe's typical exotica or cityscape scenes to explore a bold, brutalist folk aesthetic.

The artwork features a graphic interpretation of a playing card—specifically the King of Spades—modeled with a traditional double-sided character composition. The geometric, tribal-influenced garments, crown, and stylized features are rendered with thick, earthy pigments and a heavily aged patina. If the signature is Lowe's this painting reflects his hallmark impasto-like texturing technique gives the flat canvas depth, highlighting the bold graphic lines that anchor this impressive decorative statement. The piece is housed in its original rustic wood frame and features the artist's fluid signature "Van Lowe" in the bottom right corner. See less