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Untitled
Untitled' painting by Alfred Lenica is executed using gouache technique on paper measuring 53 x 89.5 cm. The work has no creation date nor visible signature in available sources. Lenica was an outstanding artist of the 20th century Polish avant-garde, known for combining elements of tachisme, surrealism, and informel, as well as experimenting with dripping technique and unconventional painting tools. His painting often references organic forms and is described as biological painting. Despite being untitled, the painting can be attributed to his characteristic style of dynamic compositions of colorful spots.
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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Execution technique:
gouache, paper
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Theme:
abstract painting, tachisme, surrealism, informel
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The work, in the spirit of informel and tachist painting, combines chance with the artist's gesture, contains automatic recordings of psychic states and references to natural forms.
The key to interpreting the work
Interpretation of the painting should consider the specificity of gouache technique on paper and the context of Lenica's artistry within the Polish avant-garde and biological painting movement.Auction information
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Estimated price:
30 000 - 40 000 zł
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Auction price:
35 000 zł
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