
False Start I
1975
This vibrant abstract composition explodes with gestural brushstrokes and bold color application across the canvas. Layered marks in red, yellow, blue, and orange create a dynamic visual rhythm with no single focal point. The work exemplifies the energy of Abstract Expressionism through its emphasis on the act of painting itself and the emotional intensity conveyed by chromatic intensity. The offset lithograph technique allows for precise reproduction of the original painting's expressive surface qualities. The composition invites multiple readings, resisting narrative interpretation in favor of pure visual experience.
- Medium
- Offset lithograph (facsimile)
- Dimensions
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- Auction House · EHC Fine Art Auction
Notes
Lot 151 in EHC Essentials: Modern and Contemporary on Artsy (May 19, 2026). Edition of 300.
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EHC Essentials: Modern and Contemporary
May 19, 2026
Lot 151
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