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John Harrison Levee
March II

1957

$15,000
£11,420.47
€13,655.23
CA$21,384.05
A$21,766.97
CHF 12,604.77
MX$287,436.51
NOK 140,890.05
SEK 150,340.86
DKK 102,470.22

About the Item

This powerful 1957 abstract composition exemplifies the energy and material richness of postwar French abstraction. Executed with vigorous palette-knife work and expressive brushstrokes, the painting is built from a dynamic interplay of deep cobalt blues, blacks, whites, and muted earth tones set against a warm, luminous ground. Thick impasto passages and gestural marks create a highly tactile surface, while the layered composition balances spontaneity with structural coherence. The artist’s confident handling of paint generates a sense of movement and intensity, allowing forms to emerge and dissolve across the picture plane. Rich in texture and visual complexity, the work reflects the spirit of Art Informel and lyrical abstraction that defined much of the European avant-garde during the 1950s. Both bold and sophisticated, this painting possesses a strong decorative presence while remaining firmly rooted in the history of modern abstract art. signed and dated lower right
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  • Creation Year:
    1957
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Boca Raton, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2964218114142

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