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Unconsciousness 10, 1966
The painting 'Unconsciousness 10' by Alfred Lenica from 1966 executed in gouache on paper, measuring 40.5 x 57.5 cm under passe-partout. Signature and description on the back: ALenica / 1966 / Unconsciousness 10. Lenica's painterly works combine elements of tachisme and surrealism with the use of dripping technique and unconventional tools such as paper, rags, razors, or fingers. Characterized by dynamic, swirling color spots covered by thin lines of varnish. His paintings often reference natural forms, known as biological painting. 'Unconsciousness 10' fits into the informel art style and expresses an automatic recording of the artist's psychological states.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Alfred Lenica
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Date of birth and death
4 August 1899 – 16 April 1977
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Natinality
Polish
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Style
Abstract, surrealism, tachisme, informel, dripping
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Significant works
Large-format oil paintings, murals such as ‘Three Elements’ for the UN, Chile series
Information about the work
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Year:
1966
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Execution technique:
gouache, paper
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Theme:
abstract painting, tachisme, surrealism, informel, biological painting
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The work reflects the relationship between programmed chance and the creator's gesture as well as the automatic recording of psychological states, referencing surrealism and informel.
The key to interpreting the work
Interpretation of the painting should consider the dripping technique, chance, and the artist's gesture, as well as the context of Polish avant-garde and biological painting.Auction information
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Estimated price:
35 000 - 45 000 zł
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Auction price:
30 000 zł
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