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Hans Hartung — T1974-E45
Hans Hartung

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

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, ;

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Modern & Contemporary Art Evening Sale

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Estimate: $800,000$1,200,000

Lot 8

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Hans Hartung, 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
97.2 x 130.2 cm
Year
1974
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Dynamic Composition, German Artist, Twentieth Century, Gestural Marks, Lyrical Abstraction, Acrylic On Canvas, Male Artist, Dark Tones, Abstract Expressionism, Large Format, Modern Master

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