Large Brutalist‑Style Abstract Oil on Canvas - Mid-to Late-20th Century
A striking large‑scale abstract oil on canvas, with bold geometric forms and a palette of deep greens, blacks, and muted tones, framed in a hand‑built pine frame.
Date: Mid‑ to late‑20th century
Origin: Unknown
Medium: Oil on canvas
Style: Brutalist‑inspired abstract
Features: Strong geometric composition; dark tonal palette; substantial scale; scratch‑built pine frame
Condition: Very good; minor surface wear consistent with age
Dimensions: H: 134cm (52.8") | W: 101cm (39.8") | D: 4cm (1.6
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Heritage & Style
While Brutalism is most often associated with mid‑20th‑century architecture - celebrated for its monumental forms, raw materials, and functional honesty - its influence extended into the visual arts, inspiring painters to explore similar qualities in two dimensions.
This work channels that aesthetic through its use of strong, block‑like forms, layered planes, and a restrained, earthy palette. The composition has a commanding presence, with an interplay of angular and curved elements that create depth and movement.
Visual Details
The surface is richly worked, with visible brushstrokes and textured passages that catch the light. The dark greens and blacks are offset by lighter, muted tones, giving the piece both weight and subtle variation. The scratch‑built pine frame has a raw, honest quality that complements the painting’s style.
Styling Suggestions
Perfect for a statement wall in a modernist or industrial‑inspired interior, this piece also works as a bold counterpoint in a more traditional setting. Its scale makes it ideal for a loft, gallery wall, or commercial space where impact is key.
Sustainable Style
Thank you for considering vintage and mid‑century artworks; choosing art from this era preserves mid‑century craftsmanship and keeps such items in circulation thus reducing the demand for newly manufactured pieces making it both an aesthetic and environmental decision. Without the demand for restoration and conservation, the master‑craftsmen capable of such traditional skills alive will become increasingly rare.
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measurements
Height:
134 cm
Width:
101 cm
Depth:
4 cm
measurements
declaration
Whites Antiques has clarified that the Large Brutalist‑Style Abstract Oil on Canvas - Mid-to Late-20th Century (LA545407) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being Mid-late 20th Century
declaration
condition
condition
Very good condition minor surface wear consistent with age.