Marche funèbre de Beethoven, 3ème étape 1959

Serge Charchoune's 1959 abstract painting *Marche funèbre de Beethoven, 3ème étape* (Funereal March of Beethoven, 3rd Stage) is a powerful and evocative work that employs a limited palette of gray and beige. The artist uses layered, repeated brushstrokes to create a sense of depth and texture, emphasizing the somber tone of the title. The work evokes a feeling of solemnity, perhaps reflecting the grief and loss associated with Beethoven's famous "Funeral March." Charchoune's abstract style, known for its geometric shapes and bold brushwork, creates a sense of both movement and stillness, allowing the viewer to contemplate the themes of life and death.