Oil Painting on Canvas, Impasto Portrait, 1978

Description

About the object: This oil painting is an expressive portrait dated 1978. The painting is executed with a prominent impasto technique, where the paint has been applied in thick layers to create a tangible texture and depth. The color palette is dominated by red, black, white, and orange, complemented by touches of blue and green, contributing to the work's dynamic character.

Details & Execution: The work is signed in the lower right corner, with an illegible signature followed by the clear year '78'. The painting is framed in a wooden frame with a patinated surface in a lighter golden tone, complementing the artwork's visual expression. The back of the frame shows the original wooden structure and a simple hanging device.

Condition & Patina: The painting shows age-related crackling in the paint, particularly evident in the thicker red areas, which is a natural part of the work's patina and age. The frame has minor wear and marks on the surface layer, which is consistent with a vintage object. The overall condition is well-preserved and solid.

Measurements (approx.): width approx. 39.50 cm, height approx. 45.50 cm.