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François Arnal
Composition Abstraite

1950

$2,500
£1,895.73
€2,214.85
CA$3,574.86
A$3,629.70
CHF 2,057.60
MX$44,217.35
NOK 24,335.90
SEK 24,342.98
DKK 16,555.59

About the Item

This evocative abstract composition by François Arnal demonstrates the artist’s refined balance between structure and spontaneity during the height of postwar European abstraction. Executed in a subdued palette of deep greens, charcoal blacks, earthy browns, and muted violet accents, the work reveals an intricate network of interlocking forms and gestural linear elements. Arnal combines the language of Cubist fragmentation with the expressive freedom of Art Informel, creating a layered composition that feels both architectural and deeply intuitive. The textured surface and rhythmic contours invite prolonged viewing, revealing subtle spatial relationships and hidden passages throughout the painting. Dated 1950, this work reflects an important early period in Arnal’s career, capturing the intellectual experimentation and poetic abstraction that established him as a significant figure within the School of Paris. Signed bottom middle right
  • Creator:
    François Arnal (1924, French)
  • Creation Year:
    1950
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
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  • Gallery Location:
    Boca Raton, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2964218113482

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