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Leon Kossoff — Father Seated in an Armchair Asleep
Leon Kossoff

Father Seated in an Armchair Asleep

1978

Leon Kossoff's 1978 oil on board depicts his father seated and asleep in an armchair, showcasing the artist's interest in domestic scenes and portraiture. The work demonstrates Kossoff's expressive brushwork and intimate approach to figurative painting.

Medium
oil on board

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

October 12, 2023

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Leon Kossoff, Father Seated in an Armchair Asleep, 1978

Leon Kossoff's 1978 oil on board depicts his father seated and asleep in an armchair, showcasing the artist's interest in domestic scenes and portraiture. The work demonstrates Kossoff's expressive brushwork and intimate approach to figurative painting.

Medium
oil on board
Year
1978
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

British Art, Figurative Painting, Interior Scene, Post-War Art, Expressionism, Oil Painting, Portrait, Impasto Technique

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