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David Bomberg — Figure Composition (Stable Interior Series)
David Bomberg

Figure Composition (Stable Interior Series)

1919

A dynamic and fragmented composition, this oil on paper work by David Bomberg showcases his bold, gestural approach to form, with thick, expressive brushstrokes breaking the figure into angular, interlocking planes. The earthy, muted tones suggest the dim, enclosed atmosphere of a stable interior, while the vigorous handling of paint conveys a raw sense of energy and movement. Characteristic of Bomberg's later style, the work balances abstraction with a deeply felt engagement with the physical presence of its subject.

Medium
oil on paper laid on plywood

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David Bomberg, Figure Composition (Stable Interior Series), 1919

A dynamic and fragmented composition, this oil on paper work by David Bomberg showcases his bold, gestural approach to form, with thick, expressive brushstrokes breaking the figure into angular, interlocking planes. The earthy, muted tones suggest the dim, enclosed atmosphere of a stable interior, while the vigorous handling of paint conveys a raw sense of energy and movement. Characteristic of Bomberg's later style, the work balances abstraction with a deeply felt engagement with the physical presence of its subject.

Medium
oil on paper laid on plywood
Year
1919
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Dynamic Composition, Warm Earth Tones, Dynamic Energy, Vorticism, Interior Scene, Male Artist, Expressionism, Avant-Garde, British Artist, Early 20th Century, Early Twentieth Century, Earthy Tones, Figurative Art, Oil on Paper, Expressionist Style, Modern Master, Figurative Composition

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