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CUBIST STUDY
Size: 32.3 x 26.6 inches (including frame)
Oil on canvas
A large, striking and brilliantly executed mid-century cubist …
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CUBIST STUDY
Size: 32.3 x 26.6 inches (including frame)
Oil on canvas
A large, striking and brilliantly executed mid-century cubist figurative oil portrait, painted by the established Swedish artist Max Gregor Carlsson (1914-1996), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the Malmö Museum, Eskilstuna Art Museum, Ystads Museum, Norrköping City Collection, the Landskrona Konsthall.
The painting depicts a simplified human figure dressed in an orange attire, in a seated position with her hands clasped in front.
Drawing inspiration from elements of cubism and geometric abstraction, the artist has masterfully flattened and fragmented the composition down to distinct geometric planes and angular shapes that interact with one another. Each respective shape seems to occupy its own distinct space, yet together they form a cohesive and harmonious whole.
The colour palette is consists of bold orange and a mix of muted shades including light terracotta, beige, and grey-blue, with occasional accents of black and cream. The blocks of colour are cleanly defined, yet they transition fluidly into one another, avoiding harsh contrasts. The contrasting darker and lighter tones highlights the three-dimensional qualities of the figure and surrounding, whilst simultaneously emphasising the two-dimensional flatness of the canvas.
The brushstrokes are smooth with subtle textural variations. Each stroke is deliberate and calculated, reinforcing the angular, segmented forms of the composition.
This large oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame that has been painted white. The painting has a very small area of paint loss at its lower left, as shown in close up. The frame has areas of paint loss.
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- Dimensions
- 26.6ʺW × 1.2ʺD × 32.3ʺH
- Styles
- Cubism
- Mid-Century Modern
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Canvas
- Oil Paint
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Orange
- Condition Notes
- This large oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame that has been painted white. The painting has … moreThis large oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame that has been painted white. The painting has a very small area of paint loss at its lower left, as shown in close up. The frame has areas of paint loss. Please note all of the artworks we sell are vintage and unless otherwise stated, their condition is typical for their age. This can sometimes include slight changes in colour, yellowing to the varnish, and minor bumps and bruises. We have tried to include as many close-up photos as possible. Should you need more photos or wish to ask us more questions regarding an item's condition, feel free to contact us, we are always happy to help. less
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