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Hans Hartung — T1955-38
Hans Hartung

T1955-38

1955

A dynamic explosion of gestural black lines radiates across the canvas with fierce energy, characteristic of Hartung's signature abstract style. The bold, sweeping marks contrast against a warm, muted background, creating a sense of spontaneous yet controlled motion. This work exemplifies Hartung's mastery of lyrical abstraction, where raw expressive force and precise artistic intention exist in powerful tension.

Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

Notes

Execution: Painted in 1955, in France, this work is registered in the archives of the Fondation Hartung Bergman under archive number T1955-38 and is included in the artist's catalogue raisonné prepared by the Fondation Hartung Bergman. Exhibition History: Paris, Galerie de France,

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Hans Hartung, T1955-38, 1955

A dynamic explosion of gestural black lines radiates across the canvas with fierce energy, characteristic of Hartung's signature abstract style. The bold, sweeping marks contrast against a warm, muted background, creating a sense of spontaneous yet controlled motion. This work exemplifies Hartung's mastery of lyrical abstraction, where raw expressive force and precise artistic intention exist in powerful tension.

Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
98 x 57 cm
Year
1955
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

German Artist, Gestural Marks, Dynamic Energy, Lyrical Abstraction, Non-Representational, Male Artist, Dark Tones, Abstract Expressionism, Modern Master, Mid-Century Art, Oil on Canvas

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