Vintage Abstract Expressionist Figurative Painting

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This vintage figurative painting is a bold, color-saturated double portrait. A man and a woman stand in profile, facing each … Read more This vintage figurative painting is a bold, color-saturated double portrait. A man and a woman stand in profile, facing each other in a quiet, charged moment. He wears a black tuxedo with a crisp white shirt front, a black bow tie, and white cuffs, with one hand tucked at his side. She wears a vivid tangerine dress with three-quarter sleeves and a rounded neckline, a drop earring, and heavy winged eye makeup, and she holds a white cloth in clasped hands. Both faces are stylized, with elongated noses, closed lids, and modeled planes of green, ochre, and rose that recall Fauvist and Expressionist portraiture. Behind them, the background is a shifting field of orange, teal, turquoise, lavender, and cream, laid in loose, vertical strokes. The paint is applied in thick, confident daubs with visible texture, and dark contour lines outline the figures. The saturated palette and the tension between the two figures give the scene a theatrical, cinematic feel. A signature appears at the lower left. The canvas is housed in a simple, matte-black wood frame with a stepped, molded profile.

Striking and conversational, this painting suits a living room, dining room, entry, library, or bar area, where its color can anchor a wall or hang above a console or sofa. It complements Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency, Eclectic, Maximalist, and Contemporary interiors. The piece measures 27.25 inches (692 mm) wide, 1 inch (25 mm) deep, and 27.25 inches (692 mm) high, including the frame. Condition is very good: the paint shows minor surface wear consistent with age, with vibrant color and no significant fading, and the frame shows slight corner wear. For care, dust the frame with a soft dry brush, never spray cleaners on the painted surface, and hang away from direct sun, heat, and humidity. Use secure hanging hardware. Inquire today to add this vivid piece to your collection. See less