
Drawing
1958
This abstract composition features a dramatic interplay of dark and light forms. A large, irregular black shape dominates the left and lower portions of the cream colored paper, its jagged edges creating a sense of movement and spontaneity. Delicate red linear marks and minimal gestural lines articulate the right side of the composition, suggesting form through economical means. The work exemplifies the artist's characteristic approach to abstraction, where bold gestural elements and restrained draftsmanship coexist on the same plane.
- Medium
- gouache and colored pencil on paper
- Overall
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
Notes
Contemporary Day Auction, Sotheby's, sale on 2026-05-15.
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Day Auction
May 15, 2026
Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000
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