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Norman Bluhm — World #3
Norman Bluhm

World #3

Norman Bluhm's *World #3* is a dynamic oil on canvas that exemplifies his bold, gestural approach to Abstract Expressionism, with sweeping brushstrokes and cascading forms that suggest both raw energy and fluid movement. Rich, saturated hues collide and bleed into one another across the composition, evoking a sense of primal force and cosmic turbulence. The work reflects Bluhm's signature fusion of physical spontaneity and lyrical intensity, inviting the viewer into an expansive, emotionally charged pictorial space.

Medium
oil on canvas

🔨 Auction Lot

20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

May 10, 2016

Estimate: $40,000$60,000

Sold: $37,500

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Norman Bluhm, World #3

Norman Bluhm's *World #3* is a dynamic oil on canvas that exemplifies his bold, gestural approach to Abstract Expressionism, with sweeping brushstrokes and cascading forms that suggest both raw energy and fluid movement. Rich, saturated hues collide and bleed into one another across the composition, evoking a sense of primal force and cosmic turbulence. The work reflects Bluhm's signature fusion of physical spontaneity and lyrical intensity, inviting the viewer into an expansive, emotionally charged pictorial space.

Medium
oil on canvas
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Dynamic Composition, Expressive Brushwork, Mid Century Modern, Bold Colors, Male Artist, Post-War Art, Abstract Painting, American Artist, Abstract Expressionism, Action Painting, Gestural Abstraction, Large Format, Abstract Expressionist, New York School, Oil on Canvas

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