Composition 1948

"Composition" (1948) by Wols, a German-French artist known for his abstract expressionist work, showcases the artist's unique style of gestural mark-making and a focus on the spontaneity of creation. The artwork, painted in oils on canvas, utilizes a limited palette of blues, grays, whites, and reds with a central focal point of black lines that appear almost like a tangled web. The overall effect is one of an emotional intensity and immediacy. Wols's art reflects the turbulent times of the post-World War II period, exploring themes of chaos, and the search for meaning in a world grappling with change. This work is a prime example of the gestural abstract style that influenced many abstract expressionists.