Mastery Of Composition And Light – Maurice Morel

Maurice Morel (1908-1991)

"Abstract composition"

Pastel

Circa 1950s

Signed lower middle

Dimensions 26.9 x 20.9 cm - framed 41.3 x 33.2 cm

A look at the work®

This abstract composition demonstrates the artist's mastery of pastel and color. Unlike their more fluid works, this piece is built as a mosaic of angular shapes that interlock within a highly organized structure.

The network of lines recalls the leading of a modern stained-glass window, lending the composition a precise visual rhythm. Close hatching creates a subtle vibration of color while revealing the paper’s texture, which contributes significantly to the work’s luminosity.

The palette plays on contrasts between deep greens and nuanced reds, ranging from brick tones to wine-red hues. The work combines structural solidity with the delicacy of pastel, resulting in a composition that is both structured and sensitive.