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Antique Painting Informal Art Signed and Dated Italian
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This early Italian painting represents a remarkable example of Art Informel, characterized by an abstract and material composition. The work is distinguished by its vigorous brushstrokes and expressive use of color, creating a strong visual impact and profound emotional resonance.
Created with mixed media on canvas, the painting features a rich surface texture, typical of the Art Informel movement. The color palette is dominated by intense tones of red, blue, and black, which intertwine in dynamic and organic forms. The work is signed and dated, confirming its Italian origin and its historical value in the context of postwar art.
The overall condition is good, with signs of aging that testify to its authenticity and historical context. The painted surface retains its structural integrity, preserving the artist's original expressive power.
Ideal for enriching a contemporary art collection or as a focal point for a modern or eclectic interior. This painting fits perfectly into spaces that emphasize abstract art and material exploration, offering a continuous dialogue between form, color, and space.
Dynamic Composition / Vortex
Dimensions: 48 x 34 cm
Year: 1976
Technique: Oil (or mixed media) and impasto on pressed cardboard / panel
Signature: Signed lower left on the front; signed, titled, and dated 1976 on the back.
The work is a powerful example of informal and gestural painting, characterized by a strong material presence and a strong energy.
The composition is dominated by a helical and centrifugal movement: vortices of crimson red, magenta, and black twist at the center of the work, creating a sharp and dramatic contrast with the textured background in shades of cobalt blue, azure, and titanium white.
The brushstrokes are full-bodied, almost sculptural, applied with great expressive immediacy to embody the idea of energy in motion and cosmic tension. The final effect is that of a galaxy or a force of nature captured on the surface of the panel.
Painted Surface: In excellent condition. The material is well anchored to the support, with thick, vivid impastos that maintain the pigment saturation intact.
Support: Vintage board/cardboard with visibly original margins (presence of old mounting tapes on the back attesting to its originality and historicity).
Notes for the Collector: A work of great visual and decorative impact, ideal for collectors of 20th-century abstract and informal art. We recommend placing it in a modern box frame to enhance the three-dimensionality of the material.
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ConditionGoodColorsBlack, Blue, Multi Color, RedMaterialCanvasNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeSmallHeight48 cmWidth34 cm
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Private sellerCatania, ItalyOn Whoppah since July 2024 • 0 sales