{"title":"Abstract","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Art of Abstraction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbstract art is a form of visual art that does not represent reality, but rather expresses the artist’s inner vision, emotions and imagination. The elements of abstract art includes geometric shapes, colors, lines and textures to create compositions that are independent of any recognizable objects or scenes, which then challenges the viewer to interpret the meaning and message of the artwork, based on their own perception and experience, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ebringing out the emotional depth and inspiration behind each piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbstract art emerged in the early 20th century as a reaction to the traditional and realistic forms of art that dominated the previous centuries. Abstract artists sought to create new and innovative ways of expressing their ideas and feelings, using different media and techniques. They experimented with various styles and movements, such as Cubism, Expressionism, Surrealism, Constructivism and Minimalism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Masters of Abstraction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAt M.S. Rau, we are delighted to offer you an exceptional collection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rauantiques.com\/collections\/fine-art\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003efine art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, featuring some of the most renowned and influential artists from various periods and styles. \u003c\/span\u003eAmong them are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAuguste Herbin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA prominent figure in the realm of French modern art, Herbin played a pivotal role in the establishment of two influential collectives: Abstraction-Création and Salon des Réalités Nouvelles. These groups were instrumental in advocating for the advancement of non-figurative abstract art. Herbin's artistic legacy is primarily built upon his exceptional contributions to Cubism and abstract art, characterized by his adept use of vivid geometric shapes and a palette that emanates an array of vibrant colors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Buy Abstract Art at M.S. Rau?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt M.S. Rau we are dedicated to offering you the highest quality and service in the art world. Our promise extends to the authenticity and condition of every abstract painting we sell. Whether you are looking for canvas paintings, sculptures or simply want to browse our extensive collection of abstract fine art, M.S. Rau is your ultimate destination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aoum-ii-by-auguste-herbin","title":"Aoum II by Auguste Herbin","description":"Auguste Herbin\u003cbr\u003e 1882-1960 | French \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eAoum II\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed and dated 'herbin 1944' (lower right); titled \"aoum\" 2 (lower left)\u003cbr\u003e Oil on canvas \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This bold and vivid abstract oil on canvas was painted by French painter Auguste Herbin, a pioneer in popularizing Modernist abstraction. Over his expansive nearly 60-year career, Herbin rubbed shoulders with art history greats from Pablo Picasso to Georges Braque before honing his personal and innovative style. Entitled \u003cem\u003eAoum II\u003c\/em\u003e, the painting stands apart for its daring color palette and crisp composition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Painted in 1944, \u003cem\u003eAoum II\u003c\/em\u003e embodies Herbin’s fully-formed artistic aesthetic and stylistic tenets. Only two years prior to its creation, Herbin developed his “alphabet plastique,” a synergistic visual language of color and form that he described in detail in his published book \u003cem\u003eL’art non-figuratif non-objectif\u003c\/em\u003e. Though the artist was highly cerebral in his process of creating art, one does not need to perfectly understand his principles to feel \u003cem\u003eAoum II\u003c\/em\u003e's magnetism. The geometric shapes visible in the composition — primarily fragmented triangles and circles — are rendered in bold pinks, blues and yellows on a deep black background. His tiered application of color creates a natural three-register visual effect as if to tell a story from the apex of the form to its denouement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Auguste Herbin began his artistic training at the École des Beaux-Arts de Lille before moving to Paris in 1901. In the early years of his career, he experimented with a variety of styles, exhibiting Post-Impressionistic works at the Salon des Indépendants in 1906 and Fauvist paintings at the Salon d'Automne in 1907. After a brief Cubist period following his introduction to Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque and Otto Freundlich, Herbin co-founded his own artistic movement in the 1930s: Abstraction-Création group in Paris. Devoted to encouraging abstract art as a response to the representational tenets of the Surrealist movement, then led by André Breton, Herbin served as the publisher and author for the group's eponymous art journal. Today, Herbin’s work resides in prestigious private collections and museum institutions around the globe, including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rauantiques.my.salesforce.com\/sfc\/p\/A0000000JY02\/a\/8X0000001hoz\/iBnHTNX2syhv9UvZV2vzNOcS8EjC8l5pkrNeCD.i_RY\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe Tate Modern in London, the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris\u003c\/a\u003e, among others. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Painted 1944 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 25\" high x 39\" wide\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 34 3\/8\" high x 48 1\/8\" wide x 2\" deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, Switzerland\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, Belgium\u003cbr\u003e Galerie Von Bartha, Basel\u003cbr\u003e Sale: Tajan, Paris, November 30, 2004, lot 7\u003cbr\u003e Private collection\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e Geneviève Claisse, \u003cem\u003eHerbin, Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre peint\u003c\/em\u003e, Lausanne, 1993, no. 817, illustrated p. 424 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Exhibitions:\u003cbr\u003e Brussels, Palais des Beaux-Arts, \u003cem\u003eHerbin Rétrospective\u003c\/em\u003e, 1956, no. 33\u003cbr\u003e Cologne, Galerie Bargera, \u003cem\u003eAbstraction-Création\u003c\/em\u003e, 1974, no. 22, illustrated in the catalogue","brand":"M.S. 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The present work is an exceptional example from the spin series that exudes the signature energy and vibrancy of Hirst’s spinning compositions.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Coveted for their monumental visual impact, Hirst’s spin paintings embody a tongue-in-cheek attitude toward the tradition of art history, which places a reverent emphasis on the hand of the painter. The sunburst-like splashes of lime green, red, yellow, orange and blue in this painting were made by dripping paint onto the surface of a motorized canvas. The result is a striking surge of bright, primary color that has been liberated from the artist’s hand to take on its purest form. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hirst created his first revolutionary spin painting in 1993 while dressed as a clown at a street fair, emphasizing his intention to foreground play and wonder in this series. Inspired by a popular British children’s TV show called Blue Peter, Hirst himself confirmed the role of humor in this work: “I got my idea for the spin paintings from an episode in the 1970s… I remember thinking, that’s fun, whereas art is something more serious… I just thought, why does it have to be like that?” The spin paintings, with their whimsical bursts of color, have become a hallmark of Hirst’s renowned practice, contrasting with the neatness of his spot paintings and the darker themes of his formaldehyde and butterfly works. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hirst remains one of the most in-demand artists on the contemporary art market, with both museums and private collectors competing for his works. In September 2008, a Sotheby's auction of Hirst's work raised $198 million dollars—ten times higher than any single artist's sale at Sotheby's—and his spin paintings alone have fetched over $1 million at auction. This bold spin painting offers the rare opportunity to own a work by one of art history's greatest renegades. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This work is accompanied by a letter from the Hirst Authentication Committee and will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Painted 2010 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 47 1\/2\" high x 47 1\/2\" wide (120.65 x 120.65 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 50 1\/2\" high x 50 1\/2\" wide x 1 1\/2\" deep (128.27 x 128.27 x 3.81 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, acquired directly from the artist\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. 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Sinatra spent his free time creating colorful compositions inspired by modern art luminaries, looking to their bold aesthetics for guidance while creating his own original works with a unique point of view. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This bold composition uses the power of bold colors and geometric shapes to create a mesmerizing space. Sinatra masterfully renders the central blue square to give the work a sense of depth and movement, while the striking red background pulses with energy. Visually alluring and monumental in size, this composition combines the colorful geometry of Mondrian with the stark simplicity of Mark Rothko, resulting in an exciting and original work from the famed singer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in 1915 to Italian immigrants in New Jersey, Frank Sinatra rose to fame in the early 1940s, singing first with the famed \"Sentimental Gentleman of Swing\" Tommy Dorsey, and later striking out on his own as a solo artist. His career blossomed in the mid-1940s thanks to a series of successful, chart-topping singles when his baritone earned him the moniker \"The Sultan of Swoon.\" He made his debut as an actor in 1943 with the film \u003cem\u003eReveille with Beverley\u003c\/em\u003e, and in 1945, he won an Academy Award for the short film \u003cem\u003eThe House I Live In\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e By the mid-1960s, Sinatra was an icon. He famously became the founding member of the \"Rat Pack,\" an informal group of Las Vegas entertainers that also included Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and others. Sinatra briefly retired from his long-standing gig at Caesars Palace in the early 1970s, and during this period away from the stage, he focused on painting. He eventually returned and would continue to perform until 1995, when he played his last show at the age of 79. He died just three years later of a heart attack at the age of 82. Today, Sinatra memorabilia, particularly such personal objects as his paintings, are highly prized by both lovers of his music and lovers of fine art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dated 1989 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 46 3\/4\" high x 57\" wide (118.75 x 144.78 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 48 1\/4\" high x 58 1\/4\" wide x 1 5\/8\" deep (122.56 x 147.96 x 4.13 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eA Man and His Art: Frank Sinatra\u003c\/em\u003e, 1991, Random House: New York, p. 6 (illustrated)","brand":"M.S. 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This work stands as a powerful reflection of Francis’s exploration of space, light and color—elements that became hallmarks of his vast body of work that was pivotal in defining the legacy of American abstraction. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This mesmerizing work displays Francis's signature technique of juxtaposing vibrant, painterly washes of color against vast expanses of white. While the center of the canvas remains almost completely empty save for incidental splatters of paint, the edges are alive with bursts of saturated primary hues, creating a tension between the void at the center and the colorful borders. This structural contrast encourages the viewer to contemplate the delicate balance between fullness and emptiness, between color and space. In this composition, Francis invites us into an experience where the boundaries become as vital as the space they frame. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A giant of the Abstract Expressionist movement and true cosmopolitan artist, Francis was deeply influenced by his international experiences. During the 1950s and 1960s, he traveled extensively, establishing studios in Los Angeles, Paris and Tokyo, each of which informed his artistic vision. The \u003cem\u003eEdge Paintings\u003c\/em\u003e series, to which this work belongs, was deeply influenced by his time in Japan, where he became captivated by the interplay of empty space and form seen in traditional Japanese aesthetics. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Sam Francis’s life was as vibrant and varied as his paintings. Born in San Mateo, California, in 1923, his journey as an artist began under extraordinary circumstances. After being diagnosed with spinal tuberculosis in his 20s, Francis spent three years encased in a full-body cast. It was during this time of immobility that he taught himself to paint, launching a prolific career that spanned over five decades. Known for his large-scale, color-drenched canvases, Francis became one of the most successful painters of his time, starring in over 100 solo exhibitions and commanding the highest prices of any living painter in the late 1950s to mid-1960s. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Today his works can be seen in the most important public collections of modern of art, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Centre Pompidou in Paris and the Tate in London. His legacy extends beyond the canvas: he founded a publishing company, a holistic medical research center, and even a wind energy company that is still operational today. When he passed in 1994, Francis left behind not only a staggering body of more than 10,000 works but also a lasting impact on both the art world and the broader cultural landscape. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dated 1965 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 54\" high x 25 1\/8\" wide (137.16 x 63.82 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 56 3\/8\" high x 27 3\/8\" wide x 2 7\/8\" deep (143.19 x 69.53 x 7.30 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Studio Sam Francis, Santa Monica\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Bern, acquired directly from above\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, The Netherlands \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e Debra Burchett-Lere, \u003cem\u003eSam Francis: Catalogue raisonné of Canvas and Panel Paintings, 1946-1994\u003c\/em\u003e, no. 411 (Francis Archive SFP65-68) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Exhibitions:\u003cbr\u003e Dublin 1967, Royal Dublin Society, \u003cem\u003eROSC '67: The Poetry of Vision - An International Exhibition of Modern Painting and Ancient Celtic Art\u003c\/em\u003e, cat. no. 40 (illustrated)\u003cbr\u003e Davos 1999, Kirchner Museum, \u003cem\u003eWerke aus einer Privatsammlung\u003c\/em\u003e, cat. no. 160 (illustrated)\u003cbr\u003e Bern 2006, Kunstmuseum, \u003cem\u003eSam Francis und Bern\u003c\/em\u003e, p. 101 (illustrated)","brand":"M.S. 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With a high level of skill and precise planning, Zadora brings Escher’s two-dimensional print vividly to life in a three-dimensional sculptural work that seemingly defies the laws of gravity. Breathtaking in its massive size, quality and precision, this work is a modern masterpiece of design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Escher’s \u003cem\u003eGravitation\u003c\/em\u003e was developed as part of an important series of works that the artist created during the mid-20th century that explored planetoids and stars in a science fiction world. \u003cem\u003eGravitation\u003c\/em\u003e focused on the impossibility of multiple sources of gravity working together on a single object. Within his complex geometric structure, Escher places twelve turtles without shells, who use the star as a common shell. Represented in six colored pairs—red, orange, yellow, purple, green and blue—each turtle rests directly opposite its counterpart. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Though Escher’s creation is a physical impossibility, like all of his works, he presents it in a visually credible and logical way. That same mathematical precision is applied to Zadora’s version of the work. Exactingly rendered, this sculpture manifests the genius of Escher’s creation through precisely cut pieces of stainless steel and polymer. At first glance, the work appears to be a nonsensical jumble of turtle heads and limbs, though a closer inspection reveals the inherent symmetry and harmony of the ingenious creation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Canadian-born sculptor Baron Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof is recognized as the world's leading gemstone artist, and his international clientele includes the world’s most discerning connoisseurs. 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A pioneering figure in Abstract Expressionism, Rothschild is known for her gestural brushstrokes and refined use of color, exemplified in this work. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The painting embodies mid-century style, showcasing Rothschild's mastery of dynamic composition with bold black lines set against a delicate pastel backdrop. The restrained yet sophisticated palette incorporates soft pinks, blues and strategically placed yellow and orange highlights, adding depth and spatial tension. The interplay of color and form reflects the post-war American abstraction movement, which sought to express emotion and psychological states over representational imagery. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A member of the illustrious Rothschild family, Judith was born to art collectors Herbert and Nannette Rothschild. In pursuit of early twentieth-century avant-garde art, the Rothschilds made periodic trips to Europe. Rothschild's work is held in prestigious collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the Tate Modern, the Art Institute of Chicago and SFMOMA, among others. She also established the Judith Rothschild Foundation, aimed at preserving and promoting the works of her contemporaries. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Painted 1962 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 23 1\/4\" high x 31\" wide (59.06 x 78.74 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 27 5\/8\" high x 35 1\/8\" wide x 2\" deep (70.17 x 89.22 x 5.08 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Exhibited:\u003cbr\u003e New York, Knapik Gallery, \u003cem\u003eJudith Rothschild, Recent Oils and Collages\u003c\/em\u003e, April 3 - 31, 1962. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Estate of the artist, New York\u003cbr\u003e The Judith Rothschild Foundation, New York (no. 63.03)\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. 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He also spent his free time creating dynamic compositions like this one, inspired by the bold aesthetics of the great abstractionists to inform his own unique vision. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This energetic composition, \u003cem\u003eBlue Abstract\u003c\/em\u003e, presents bold geometric forms and sharp lines in orange, red, yellow, blue, brown, green, black and white set against a vibrant blue background. The interplay of color and form creates a dynamic sense of space, movement and vitality, amplified by the work’s impressive scale. Evoking the colorful, minimalist geometry of masters like Piet Mondrian and Frank Stella, this striking canvas is a simple yet vibrant original from the famed singer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e By the mid-1960s, Sinatra was an icon. He famously became the founding member of the \"Rat Pack,\" an informal group of Las Vegas entertainers that also included Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and others. 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This monumental composition emerges from Carreon's broader investigation into the sacred role of shamans as spiritual intermediaries, connecting the physical and metaphysical realms through vibrant imagery. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The composition centers on a commanding figure adorned with an elaborate feathered headdress, the plumage radiating outward like rays of spiritual energy. The shaman's penetrating blue eye serves as the focal point, gazing directly at the viewer with intensity. Carreon employs his signature mixed-media technique, layering spray paint, acrylics and other materials to create textural depth across the ceremonial regalia. The figure is adorned with an array of intricate geometric patterns that echo traditional Native American beadwork and textile designs, while the abstracted background creates an ethereal, dreamlike atmosphere. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Louis Carreon stands among the most significant contemporary artists bridging street art culture with fine art practice, transforming his personal journey of redemption into powerful visual statements. Born in California in 1977, Carreon emerged from the Los Angeles graffiti scene of the 1990s, drawing inspiration from masters like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring, who similarly merged urban aesthetics with gallery contexts. His artistic development was profoundly shaped by a period of incarceration, during which he dedicated himself to studying art history and refining his drawing skills through daily sketching practice. 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Created using live desert plants spray-painted over canvas, this extraordinary work captures the vital essence of the American Southwest landscape by transforming organic matter into luminous golden forms that radiate spiritual energy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The composition explodes outward from a central mandala-like core in brilliant gold against a rich black ground, creating a dramatic chiaroscuro effect that emphasizes the sacred geometry inherent in plant structures. The radial pattern suggests both a blooming desert flower and a cosmic explosion of light, with delicate details emerging from the layered botanical elements. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Louis Carreon continues to push the boundaries of contemporary art by integrating street art techniques with conceptual practices rooted in environmental and spiritual consciousness. Born in California in 1977, Carreon emerged from the Los Angeles graffiti scene to become a leading voice in the movement bridging urban art with galleries. His artistic philosophy centers on transformation and redemption, themes that emerged during a pivotal period of incarceration, where he devoted himself to studying art and developing his technical skills. Working from his desert home, Carreon has expanded his practice beyond traditional spray-painting to incorporate direct engagement with the natural environment, reflecting his deep connection to the landscapes that surround him. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 60\" high x 60\" wide (152.4 x 152.4 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 61 1\/2\" high x 61 1\/2\" wide x 2\" deep (156.21 x 156.21 x 5.08 cm)","brand":"M.S. 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This luminous composition is a spiritual celebration that honors both the sacred feminine and the enduring strength of Native American cultural heritage through Carreon's signature blend of traditional symbolism and modern artistic innovation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Carreon's masterful composition presents a figure crowned with a magnificent feathered headdress rendered in brilliant swaths of orange, yellow and green that seem to radiate energy. The artist employs a sophisticated interplay of transparent washes and bold gestural marks, creating layers of meaning that reveal themselves upon closer examination. Delicate coral and pink accents frame the figure's shoulders like ceremonial dress, while geometric patterns in gold and orange dots cascade across the composition's surface. 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Much like his revolutionary mobiles and stabiles, Calder brought the same sense of movement, balance and playful invention to his works on paper. \u003cem\u003eLucioles\u003c\/em\u003e, executed in 1972, belongs to the final decade of the artist’s career, when his compositions achieved a remarkable clarity of form and confidence of color. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In these late works, Calder distilled his visual vocabulary to its most essential elements, creating compositions that are at once bold, rhythmic and immediately captivating. Thick black contours structure the composition, dividing the surface into a dynamic arrangement of geometric forms—triangles, circles and spirals—that appear to pulse across the picture plane. Within these compartments, saturated primary colors are deployed with striking intensity. The circular motifs recall the kinetic qualities of Calder’s famed sculptures. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Like his his larger-than-life revolutionary mobiles, Calder’s works on paper were fully realized compositions that stand independently within his oeuvre. Throughout his career, he maintained a deep commitment to drawing, using it as a means of exploring the same formal concerns that defined his sculpture: balance, movement and spatial tension. By the 1970s, his style had become at once rigorous and playful, abstract yet deeply engaging. 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An inscription on the reverse of the canvas reads “Thor’s Spirit” in Swedish, suggesting the painting aligns with Lindstrom’s typical subject matter. Lindstrom’s paintings employed a sculptural intaglio process, building thick layers of paint on his canvases, which, combined with his dramatic color palette, result in strikingly expressive images. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Lindstrom’s vivid canvases have earned him a place as one of Sweden’s most well-known contemporary artists. He began painting while going to school in the Swedish village of Härnösand before attending the Isaac Grünewald Art School in Stockholm and the Copenhagen Fine Arts School in Denmark. His interest in mythology was instilled at a young age by his father, who shared similar fascinations. Lindstrom was also inspired by the European avant-garde group COBRA, including the Dutch painter Karel Appel. 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