Composition- 

Andre Lanskoy created this painting through layers of oil paint, a common medium in art history used for its versatility and workability. Looking closely, you can see how the pigment is suspended in the oil medium, creating a surface that reflects light in complex ways. The varying thickness and texture of the paint suggest Lanskoy worked with brushes, palette knives, or maybe even rags to apply the paint, building up the composition through a process of addition and subtraction. The opacity of the paint contributes to the artwork’s depth, while the gestural brushstrokes bring a sense of energy to the composition. The creation of oil paint itself is deeply tied to the history of industrialization, as pigments were increasingly mass-produced and available. This allowed artists to focus more on the act of painting itself. Understanding Lanskoy’s work involves acknowledging the material processes that shaped it, breaking down traditional hierarchies between art and craft.