
Untitled
1969
This vibrant tempera on paper composition features fantastical bird-like creatures rendered in an expressionistic style with bold, intricate patterning. The work showcases masterful use of color, from the warm yellows and reds of the background to the jewel-toned plumage of the central figures. Detailed cross-hatching and linear marks create dynamic texture throughout, while ornate decorative elements suggest influences from folk art and surrealism. The composition demonstrates sophisticated color harmony and imaginative animal symbolism characteristic of mid-20th century modernism.
- Medium
- Tempera on paper
- Dimensions
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Auction House · EHC Fine Art Auction
Notes
Lot 31 in EHC Essentials: Modern and Contemporary on Artsy (May 19, 2026). Signed.
🔨 Auction Lot
EHC Essentials: Modern and Contemporary
May 19, 2026
Lot 31
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