Peter Keil Oil Painting of Abstract Portrait
Item Details
Peter Keil (United States/Germany, born 1942)
Untitled (portrait), 1984
Oil painting on masonite
Signed to lower right
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 Miro. 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
- scratch to painting surface across lower edge; craquelure to center of painting, with small spot of paint loss; scattered areas of accretion; wear at board edges with small amounts of paint loss.
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Item #
ITMG200367