Mid-Century Modernist Abstract Cubist Portrait in Oil on Canvas signed Augusti

This sophisticated and beautifully painted Mid-Century Modernist Abstract Cubist Portrait in Oil on Canvas signed Augusti originates from France, Circa 1950. Featuring a reserved and muted pallet of gray blues, muted black, and cool deeply hued red, the cubist inspired portrait features a distinct masculine figure with quickly rendered features and bold modeling, leaving brush strokes and dynamic movement visible across the surface. The twirling beard of the figure denotes potential mythological or religious themes, while the minimal rendering and ambiguity cements the painting as highly modern. With the portrait slightly offset to the left of the canvas, the background has a flourish in negative space, providing a push and pull and additional depth and complexity to this reserved yet sophisticated work. A brilliant example of the sensibilities of Mid-Century Modernist Painting and beautifully achieved, this work is signed by the artist in the lower righthand corner. Fitted in original gilt-wood gallery frame, this painting is in Excellent Vintage Condition.

France, Circa 1950

Dimensions:

Frame - Height: 24.25 in (61.6 cm) x Width: 19.25 in (48.9 cm) x Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)

Canvas - Height: 17.25" x Width: 12.5"

Creation Year: circa 1950

Medium: Oil

Period: 1950-1959

Condition: Excellent