Komposition
Max Ackermann
1961
Papier
Modernist Abstraction
Pastel
Year of creation
1961
Frame
Yes
Glazed
No
Dimensions (W x H x D)
69.5 cm x 52.5 cm x 2.3 cm
Carrier
Papier
Signature
Bottom right
Painting technique
Pastel
Max Ackermann
Komposition
This abstract work by Max Ackermann from 1961 is characterised by a harmonious interplay of muted and bright tones. The composition is dominated by cool tones such as blue and grey, interspersed with subtle accents of earth tones such as green and orange. Soft, layered shapes overlap and intermingle, creating a sense of depth and movement. The texture of the medium,pastel, lends a tactile quality to the paintings that further enhances the dreamy and meditative atmosphere of the work. The artist's use of geometric shapes and colour gradients gives the painting a textured yet fluid quality, reminiscent of an abstracted landscape or a moment of quiet introspection.
Context
Created in 1961, this artwork reflects the peak of mid-20th-century abstract art, a time when artists were exploring the emotional and spiritual dimensions of form and color. Max Ackermann, known for his contributions to abstract modernism, often sought to blend music and visual art in his work, aiming for a symphonic harmony of elements. This piece exemplifies the period's emphasis on abstraction as a means of personal expression and universal communication, resonating with broader trends in post-war European art that sought renewal and introspection.
€2,200.00
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