Georges Mathieu Paintings

French, 1921-2012

Georges Mathieu was born at Boulogne-sur-Mer (Pas-de-Calais) in 1921. Mathieu studied literature and philosophy at Lille University before switching to art at the age of twenty-one. He taught English at Douai High School and French at the American University of Biarritz. After an interest in realistic landscapes and portraits, Mathieu developed a distinctive Abstract Expressionist style, which grew out of an emotionally driven, improvised, and intuitive act of painting. In 1946 his first exhibition was presented at VI Salon de moins de 30 ans at the Galerie des Beaux-Arts in Paris. His first personal exhibition was in 1950 at the Galerie René Drouin. In 1947 Mathieu worked with Camille Bryen to organize a tachist-oriented exhibition, which he designated as ‘non-figuration physique’. His painting defined ‘lyrical abstractions’, goes beyond traditional and formal constraints of regulative systems, placing Mathieu with Fautrier and Dubuffet as an important exponent of French Informel, as defined by the French art critic Tapiè. Up to 1951, Mathieu continued to organize group shows to demonstrate his interest in Jackson Pollock’s spontaneous gestural handling of paint. In those years he, among his numerous exhibitions, organized an event to show the difference between American and European painting styles at the Montparnasse Gallery.His artworks were appreciated internationally and exposed in London and New York. His first paintings were defined tachists by critics because of the artist’s use of lumps of color (tache, in fact, means stain) directly applied on canvas. His works are apparently confused but they all have a central axis from which curves and lines develop in a planned way.In 1950 his projects were no more focused on signs but on painting gestures and quickness. His painting was intuitive and irrational. From 1954 Mathieu staged the painting of large-scale works as theatrical events, culminating in utilizing 800 tubes of paint to create a painting measuring 4 x 12 meters in front of an audience of 2000 at the Théâtre Sarah-Bernhardt in 1956. Somewhere between Happening and Action Painting, Mathieu succeeded in producing a decoratively linear painting, reminiscent of calligraphy. Mathieu continued to perform his Action Paintings throughout Europe and Japan. He went to Japan together with Tapié to meet the Gutai Group. There he executed a kimono performance during an action-painting show. During this event, he also realized 21 artworks and among these, we find a 15 m painting. Mathieu’s works were shown at special exhibitions in Paris and New York in 1950 and 1952. He participated in numerous international exhibitions, including Documenta II in 1959. In the early 1960s, Mathieu also created sculptures and designed furniture, tapestries, and frescoes. In 1975 he was elected a member of the Arts Academy in Paris and in 1986 he exposed his works at Biennale di Venezia. Georges Mathieu was defined as the founder of Tachism and art theorist in the essay “Au-delà du Tachisme”. He also composed essays on architecture, furniture, and typography.

Artist: Georges Mathieu

Georges MathieuFLEURS DE FLAMME, a striking oil painting abstract composition vibrant shad

$400,000

FLEURS DE FLAMME, a striking oil painting abstract composition vibrant shad

By Georges Mathieu

Located in Jerusalem, IL

FLEURS DE FLAMME, 1989 is a striking abstract composition that embodies Georges Mathieu's unmistakable style- explosive, spontaneous, and filled with energy. Set against a rich purpl...

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1980s Georges Mathieu Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Georges MathieuThe Soft Voice Blue oil painting abstract composition vibrant shad, 1986

$480,000

The Soft Voice Blue oil painting abstract composition vibrant shad

By Georges Mathieu

Located in Jerusalem, IL

Georges Mathieu 1921-2012 (French) La voix douce, 1986 (The Soft Voice, 1986) oil on canvas 89½ x 116½ cm (35 x 45 in.) signed and dated lower right, titled and numbered 'C101841' o...

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1980s Georges Mathieu Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Georges MathieuSator, 1968 Oil on Canvas by Georges Mathieu, Lyrical Abstraction, 1968

$491,516

Sator, 1968 Oil on Canvas by Georges Mathieu, Lyrical Abstraction

By Georges Mathieu

Located in Paris, FR

1968 Oil on canvas, signed and dated « Mathieu 68 » lower right and titled « Sator » on the stretcher. The artwork is accompanied by a certificate by the Association “Archives Jean-M...

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1960s Abstract Georges Mathieu Paintings

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Oil

Georges MathieuA Bold Celebration of Gesture and Color Red Abstract painting

$380,000

A Bold Celebration of Gesture and Color Red Abstract painting

By Georges Mathieu

Located in Jerusalem, IL

Georges Mathieu Jet d’eau de braise, ‘80s oil on canvas 80 x 100 cm (31 x 39 in.) signed lower right Provenance: Private collection, Italy. Accompanied by a certificate of authenti...

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1980s Georges Mathieu Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Georges MathieuAbstract Blue & Red colorful painting - Monument of Modern Art, Museum Quality

$262,000

Abstract Blue & Red colorful painting - Monument of Modern Art, Museum Quality

By Georges Mathieu

Located in Jerusalem, IL

Georges Mathieu - "Voile d'Etoiles" acrylic on canvas 81 x 100 cm (32 x 39 in.) signed lower left Provenance: Acquired from the Art Collection gallery 91 rue du Faubourg St Honore,...

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1980s Georges Mathieu Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Christopher MudgettMother & Child Oil Painting on Canvas, Abstract Figurative, 2016, 2016

$143,400

H 48 in W 36 in D 2 in

Mother & Child Oil Painting on Canvas, Abstract Figurative, 2016

By Christopher Mudgett

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mother & Child, 2016 By Christopher Mudgett This powerful and emotive original oil painting from the artist's 2016 "Mother & Child" series encapsulates a profound moment of ...

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2010s Contemporary Georges Mathieu Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Don ClausenMid Century Modern Abstract Painting by Don Clausen C.1959, 1959

$2,250

H 33.25 in W 59 in D 2 in

Mid Century Modern Abstract Painting by Don Clausen C.1959

By Don Clausen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mid Century Modern Abstract Painting by Don Clausen C.1959 Early abstract by Clausen Original oil on board Dimensions 48" wide x 28.25" high The frame measures 52" wide x 33.25" ...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Georges Mathieu Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Mid Century American Southwestern Tiki Abstract Oil Painting Original Frame 1960, 1960

$389

H 22 in W 22 in

Mid Century American Southwestern Tiki Abstract Oil Painting Original Frame 1960

Located in Buffalo, NY

A rare and funky 1960's oil painting of abstract forms that are reminiscent of southwestern rock formations.

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1960s Abstract Georges Mathieu Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Alyson KinkadeRemembering Plains no. 54, 2021

$400

H 8 in W 8 in D 2 in

Remembering Plains no. 54

By Alyson Kinkade

Located in Loveland, CO

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2010s Contemporary Georges Mathieu Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Shizico YiOriginal-Jardin d'Hiver-British Awarded Artist-Impasto, oil, goldleaf on Dahlias, 2026

$1,247Sale Price|30% Off

H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 0.12 in

Original-Jardin d'Hiver-British Awarded Artist-Impasto, oil, goldleaf on Dahlias

By Shizico Yi

Located in London, GB

Jardin d'Hiver Series is Shizico Yi's latest collection, created in her winter studio while savouring for the summer left behind. Reflecting on the vibrant days spent painting en pl...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Georges Mathieu Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Frederic PaulGlowing Sunset II - Original Vibrant Warm Tone Textured Abstract Artwork Framed, 2024

$635

H 9 in W 9 in

Glowing Sunset II - Original Vibrant Warm Tone Textured Abstract Artwork Framed

By Frederic Paul

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The delicate and poetic artworks of painter Frederic Paul reference his Asian roots in expressive and elaborate compositions. Inspired by the bold colors, spices, flora, and landscap...

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2010s Abstract Georges Mathieu Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Rice Paper

Kelly Rossetti"Remember" Abstract Landscape Painting, 2024

$4,450

H 36 in W 48 in D 1.5 in

"Remember" Abstract Landscape Painting

By Kelly Rossetti

Located in Westport, CT

This abstract painting by Kelly Rossetti is made with oil and acrylic paint on gallery wrapped canvas. It features loose, gestural brush strokes and a light palette with light blue, ...

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2010s Abstract Georges Mathieu Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Claude Richard MazierThe Blue Trees, Oil on Canvas Painting by Claude Richard Mazier, circa 1950

$900

H 22.44 in W 26 in D 2 in

The Blue Trees, Oil on Canvas Painting by Claude Richard Mazier

Located in Atlanta, GA

A charming 1950s modernist oil on canvas by Claude Richard Mazier (France, 1926–2011), this composition captures a poetic village scene where architecture and nature merge into a dre...

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1950s Modern Georges Mathieu Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Marilina Marchica"White Landscape" l Abstract Painting, Contemporary Art by Marilina Marchica, 2019

$1,740

H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 1.19 in

"White Landscape" l Abstract Painting, Contemporary Art by Marilina Marchica

By Marilina Marchica

Located in Agrigento, AG

White Landscape mixed media on canvas 50x50 cm 2019 original Artwork Ready to Hang My painting tells of the relationship between man, nature and time, the landscape, the sign a...

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2010s Contemporary Georges Mathieu Paintings

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Enamel

Bernhard ZimmerSE 33 - Original Abstract Expressionist Yellow Green Colorfield Oil Painting, 2019

$3,600

H 47 in W 40 in D 1 in

SE 33 - Original Abstract Expressionist Yellow Green Colorfield Oil Painting

By Bernhard Zimmer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bernhard Zimmer produces deeply layered, subtly textured abstract paintings that contain diametrically opposed elements—order and chaos, abstraction and representation, boldness and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Georges Mathieu Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Philippe HosiassonBlue Grey, 1960

$12,000

H 39.25 in W 31.75 in

Blue Grey

By Philippe Hosiasson

Located in Austin, TX

Waterline Fine Art, Austin, TX is pleased to present the following work: Oil on canvas. Signed and dated lower right and verso, titled verso. 39.25 x 31.75 in. 40.25 x 32.75 in. (f...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Georges Mathieu Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Frederic PaulSteel Blue - Original Cool Tone Textured Abstract Mixed Media Artwork Framed, 2023

$635

H 9 in W 9 in

Steel Blue - Original Cool Tone Textured Abstract Mixed Media Artwork Framed

By Frederic Paul

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The delicate and poetic artworks of painter Frederic Paul reference his Asian roots in expressive and elaborate compositions. Inspired by the bold colors, spices, flora, and landscap...

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2010s Abstract Georges Mathieu Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Rice Paper

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