Composition 1960

jeanmessagier

abstract painting

possibly oil pastel

fluid art

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

painting painterly

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

swirly brushstroke

"Composition" (1960) by Jean Messagier (1920-1999) is an abstract painting characterized by bold, gestural strokes in warm, earthy tones. The artist's thick application of paint creates a textured, almost sculptural surface, drawing the viewer's eye through a swirling composition. The absence of recognizable imagery encourages contemplation on the process of creation itself, highlighting Messagier's exploration of color and form in a dynamic and evocative way.