Oil painting

This is a vintage oil painting executed in the Concretist style, created by an unknown artist in the 1960s. The composition is rendered on canvas in oil, with a vertically oriented rectangular format. The painting measures 67 cm in width (26.4 inches) and 97 cm in height (38.2 inches). It is unframed and shows visible tacking along the perimeter where it has been previously mounted.

The work features a dynamic interplay of geometric forms—primarily arcs, intersecting planes, and overlapping curves—arranged in a tightly structured composition that emphasizes rhythm, balance, and internal movement. The palette is cool and subdued, dominated by shades of green, turquoise, blue, and aqua, with accents of black, brown, burgundy, and yellow. These tonal contrasts generate depth and tension within the surface while maintaining a flattened visual field characteristic of Concrete Art.

The painting belongs to the Concretism movement, which emerged in the early 20th century and became especially prominent in Europe and Latin America by mid-century. Concretism is defined by non-representational geometric abstraction, where compositions are constructed with precision and a focus on objective clarity. The artist here adheres to these principles through a meticulously arranged grid structure and intersecting color fields, suggesting both spatial logic and formal autonomy.

Condition is good vintage with visible signs of age and handling. The canvas edges are unlined, and minor surface abrasions, along with slight canvas deformation near the corners, are consistent with the work’s age and untreated state. There is no visible signature or inscription, and the artist remains unidentified.