Peter Keil Oil Painting on "Toots and Caspar" Comic Page

Item Details

Peter Keil (German; born 1942)
Untitled (Abstract face), late 20th century
Oil painting over printed 1936 Toots and Caspar strip on newspaper
Unsigned
Labels to the verso

Influenced by German Expressionism and graffiti elements, Keil is known for his simplified abstractions of traditional art subjects. He studied under Otto Nagel at a young age and developed relationships with other renowned artists such as Joan Miró. As Keil abandoned realism and developed his signature style, he used more vibrant colors rapidly applied with large gestural brushstrokes resembling the abstract style of Picasso.

Condition

- foxing, toning, and stains to newspaper; tears in newspaper ground, notable to left center edge and through right eye of painted face; horizontal crease to paper; accretion to frame; chips and cracking to frame molding, with pieces missing to each corner cartouche.

Dimensions

- measures frame; visible page measures 15.25" W x 21.5" H>

Item #

ITMG070349