James Pichette (1920-1996) - Abstract Composition, 1954 Oil On Panel

James Pichette (1920-1996) - Oil on panel, 1954 - Lyrical abstraction - École de Paris

Oil on panel signed and dated 1954 by James Pichette, a major painter of post-war French abstraction, attached to the École de Paris, lyrical abstraction and art informel.

This abstract composition, typical of the early 1950s, perfectly illustrates the period of structuring of the artist's pictorial language. The work develops an interplay of interlocking forms, with supple, dynamic contours, organized in a balanced construction where cubist influences and gestural freedom mingle.

The palette, rich and dynamic, is a perfect illustration of the artist's period of structuring his pictorial language.

The rich, contrasting palette combines deep blues, sustained reds and ochre tones, creating a controlled visual tension. Material work and slight reliefs bring a tactile presence and vibrancy characteristic of Pichette's research at this time.

James Pichette's works from the 1950s are particularly sought after by collectors for their balance between rigor and expression, at the heart of the issues at stake in post-war French abstraction.

Dimensions: 23.5 x 16 cm
Technique: oil on panel
Signature: signed and dated lower left
Period: 1954
Condition: good
Framing: antique gilded frame (reported)

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