
T1974-E45
1974
A dynamic explosion of gestural marks dominates this large-scale acrylic canvas, with Hartung deploying sweeping arcs and dense sprays of black pigment against a warm, luminous background. Created in 1974, the work reflects the artist's late-period embrace of bold, energetic mark-making achieved through unconventional tools and techniques. The composition pulsates with raw vitality, balancing spontaneity and control in a manner that remains central to Hartung's lifelong exploration of abstract expressionism.
- Medium
- acrylic on canvas
- Dimensions
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
Notes
Execution: Painted in 1974, in France, this work is registered in the archives of the Fondation Hartung Bergman under archive number T1974-E45, and is included in the artist's catalogue raisonné prepared by the Fondation Hartung Bergman. Exhibition History: Beijing, National Art Museum of China, ;
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary Art Evening Sale
March 29, 2026
Estimate: $800,000 – $1,200,000
Lot 8
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