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Stuart Davis — Contranuities
Stuart Davis

Contranuities

1963

"Contranuities" is an oil on canvas painting by Stuart Davis that exemplifies his distinctive approach to American modernism through dynamic abstraction and bold geometric forms. The work combines Davis's signature style of fragmented planes, vibrant colors, and energetic composition, reflecting his synthesis of Cubism with vernacular American visual culture. The painting demonstrates Davis's interest in creating visual rhythm and movement through carefully orchestrated color relationships and spatial ambiguities.

Medium
oil on canvas

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The Now and Contemporary Evening Auction

November 21, 2024

Estimate: $12,000,000$18,000,000

Lot 31

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Stuart Davis, Contranuities, 1963

"Contranuities" is an oil on canvas painting by Stuart Davis that exemplifies his distinctive approach to American modernism through dynamic abstraction and bold geometric forms. The work combines Davis's signature style of fragmented planes, vibrant colors, and energetic composition, reflecting his synthesis of Cubism with vernacular American visual culture. The painting demonstrates Davis's interest in creating visual rhythm and movement through carefully orchestrated color relationships and spatial ambiguities.

Medium
oil on canvas
Year
1963
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

20th Century, Geometric Forms, Cubism, Energetic, Color and line study, American Artist, Modernism, Jazz-Inspired, Oil on Canvas, Abstract Composition

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Art Institute of Chicago