Animal Head 1938

Richard Pousette-Dart’s “Animal Head” (1938) is an abstract painting composed of bold, biomorphic shapes rendered in thick, impastoed oil paint. The composition, characterized by a central green form and surrounding white and black shapes, evokes a sense of organic growth and animalistic energy. Pousette-Dart was a central figure in the Abstract Expressionist movement, known for his gestural and spontaneous approach to painting. The painting’s vibrant colors and dynamic forms demonstrate his exploration of the expressive potential of abstract art.