Oil on canvas and steel wire collage, a technique that adds a physical, industrial texture to the expressive, almost spectral human form.
The work utilizes a monochromatic, earth-toned palette that emphasizes the interplay between the oil paint and the integrated steel wires. This approach is reminiscent of the Assemblage movement, which gained popularity in the mid-20th century
The subject is a haunting, fragmented face that appears to be dissolving into the background. The dripping paint and wire “lines” create a sense of psychological depth and modern existentialism.
Signed lower left, illegible
Total weight of 2 kg
20th century Belgian school