Peter Keil Abstract Oil Painting of Faces

Item Details

Peter Keil (United States/Germany, born 1942)
Untitled (abstract), 1978
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

- scattered accretion to painting surface; scratch to upper right side; paint loss to both lower corners.

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ITMG192951