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Conquering by Force, 1966
Conquering by Force' from 1966 by Alfred Lenica is an oil painting on canvas measuring 98 x 80 cm, signed at the bottom: Lenica. Lenica's work, as one of the most important representatives of the Polish avant-garde of the 20th century, is characterized by combining the expression of tachisme and surrealism with the dripping technique and a specific painterly gesture. The artist used the method of pouring paint directly onto the canvas, avoiding traditional tools, which allowed him to achieve dynamic, swirling color spots with delicate contours, creating unique biological painting. This painting is a representative example of his mature style.
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:
oil on canvas
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Location:
private collection, Paris; previously Stockholms Auktionsverk, auction on 21.10.2014
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Theme:
abstract painting, tachisme, surrealism, informel, biological painting
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The artwork illustrates the relationship between chance and the artist's intentional gesture as well as the automatic recording of psychological states, fitting within the currents of surrealism and informel.
The key to interpreting the work
Interpretation requires consideration of Lenica's unique creative method, his dripping technique, and the context of Polish avant-garde and biological painting.Auction information
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Estimated price:
150 000 - 250 000 zł
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Auction price:
210 000 zł
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