
Untitled
1972
This vibrant tempera painting showcases an imaginative composition featuring stylized birds with intricate patterning and radiant yellow backgrounds. The work demonstrates masterful use of color and detailed line work, with layered decorative elements creating depth and movement throughout the composition. Multiple avian figures are rendered with elaborate feathering and ornamental details, while the surrounding space is filled with complex geometric and organic patterns. The artist employs a bold, energetic approach to form and color that suggests influences from folk traditions and modernist sensibilities. The piece exemplifies mid twentieth century decorative painting with its emphasis on ornamental richness and dynamic visual rhythm.
- Medium
- Tempera on canvas
- Dimensions
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Auction House · EHC Fine Art Auction
Notes
Lot 19 in EHC Essentials: Modern and Contemporary on Artsy (May 19, 2026). Signed.
🔨 Auction Lot
EHC Essentials: Modern and Contemporary
May 19, 2026
Lot 19
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