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Norman Lewis — Untitled
Norman Lewis

Untitled

1961

Norman Lewis's "Untitled" is an abstract oil painting that exemplifies the artist's exploration of gestural abstraction and spatial dynamics on canvas. Working during a period when abstract expressionism dominated American art, Lewis developed a distinctive visual language characterized by rhythmic forms and nuanced color relationships. The work reflects his ongoing investigation into the interplay between spontaneous mark making and compositional control, establishing Lewis as a significant yet historically underrecognized figure in mid century American modernism.

Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions

Notes

Execution: Painted circa 1961. Exhibition History: New York, Bill Hodges Gallery,

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Modern & Contemporary Art

February 28, 2026

Estimate: $40,000$60,000

Sold: $38,700

Lot 16

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Norman Lewis, Untitled, 1961

Norman Lewis's "Untitled" is an abstract oil painting that exemplifies the artist's exploration of gestural abstraction and spatial dynamics on canvas. Working during a period when abstract expressionism dominated American art, Lewis developed a distinctive visual language characterized by rhythmic forms and nuanced color relationships. The work reflects his ongoing investigation into the interplay between spontaneous mark making and compositional control, establishing Lewis as a significant yet historically underrecognized figure in mid century American modernism.

Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
87.9 x 45.1 cm
Year
1961
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Contemplative, Non-Representational, Modernist, American Artist, Abstract Expressionism, Gestural Abstraction, African American Artist, Oil on Canvas, Abstract Composition

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