Abstract 1 by René Marcil

Abstract 1 1956

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Dimensions: 150 x 100 cm

Copyright: Patrimoine Marcil

René Marcil made this large canvas, simply titled, Abstract 1, using oil paint, but without a specific date. The shapes, rendered in a vibrant palette, are edged with bold black outlines, almost like stained glass. Look closely, and you’ll see that the textures vary quite a bit. In some areas, the paint is applied thinly, allowing the white ground to peek through, while in others, Marcil builds up thicker layers of pigment. Take the large blue form at the bottom of the canvas, which is interrupted with a thick vertical stripe of white. The lower part of this shape is adorned with a cluster of tiny, colorful dots, like confetti. I’m reminded of Joan Miró, with the playful arrangement of shapes, or maybe even Fernand Léger, but Marcil's approach feels more intuitive, more off-the-cuff, and this adds to the painting's charm. Ultimately, it’s a joyful conversation between color and form, and like all good abstract art, it invites us to bring our own interpretations to the table.

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