Figure 1958

"Figure" is a 1958 work by Greek artist Nikos Nikolaou (1909-1986) that showcases his signature gestural style. The composition is rendered in a limited palette of browns, blacks, and yellows, with the figure's form emerging from a flurry of energetic lines and hatches. This technique, reminiscent of Abstract Expressionism, creates a sense of dynamism and immediacy, highlighting the artist's spontaneous process of mark-making. Nikolaou’s expressive brushstrokes, a defining characteristic of his artistic output, are evident throughout the work.