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Zoragozo Signed Abstract Acrylic on Layered Panels c 1970 63 x 63 inches

Creator: Zoragozo
Offered by: Appleton

Description
This large-scale abstract painting, executed circa 1970 and signed “Zoragozo,” is a dynamic and materially driven example of postwar abstraction influenced by Abstract Expressionism. The work is constructed from standard board mounted on a stretcher-like support, over which a carefully considered underlying design has been realized. Multiple triangular and geometric cutout panels are joined edge to edge, with subtly visible seams forming a complex, web-like network of lines beneath the painted surface. This constructed armature contrasts intentionally with the expressive application of paint, contributing to the work’s raw, studio-made character.

The composition presents a dense, all-over field of gestural brushwork, scraped passages, and layered color. Whites, ochres, yellows, pinks, greens, blues, oranges, and blacks are worked vigorously across the square format, creating rhythmic movement and visual depth. The surface conveys immediacy and physical engagement, while the underlying geometric structure introduces restraint and balance. Traces of this framework remain visible throughout, suggesting a deliberate compositional strategy rather than pure improvisation.

Stylistically, the painting reflects the visual language of late-1960s to early-1970s abstraction, with clear affinities to Willem de Kooning’s gestural intensity and the material awareness and surface tension associated with Jasper Johns. These references are best understood as influences rather than direct lineage, situating the work within a broader postwar abstract vocabulary.

The painting is signed “Zoragozo” in paint, integrated into the surface and consistent with the period and execution of the work. While biographical information on the artist remains limited and no gallery labels or exhibition history are present, the signature is considered original and significant. Offered for its strong visual impact, scale, and authentic vintage character, the work is well suited to contemporary interiors, design-focused collections, and buyers seeking a compelling signed abstract painting from the postwar era.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	acrylic, thin panel overlays mounted on board
Condition:	Good. wear consistent with age
Creation Date:	c. 1970
Styles / Movements:	Abstract Expressionism
Incollect Reference #:	841512

Dimensions

W.	62.99 in;	H.	62.99 in;	D.	2.76 in;
W.	160 cm;	H.	160 cm;	D.	7 cm;

Shipping Information:

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