Abstract Expressionist Mixed-Media Collage & Impasto Painting

Original Mid-Century Modern Abstract Expressionist Mixed-Media Collage & Impasto Painting, c. 1960s – In the Style of Matter Painting / Art Informel This original mid-century modern abstract expressionist mixed-media collage and impasto painting from the 1960s features a heavy, textured application of paint in the style of Matter Painting and Art Informel. This pre-owned artwork exhibits authentic signs of age and patina typical of a piece from this era, contributing to its unique character and historic appeal. The composition highlights organic, tactile forms with a raw, expressive energy. This piece is a compelling addition for collectors of mid-century abstract art. Presenting an exceptional, highly tactile original mid-century modern abstract expressionist mixed-media painting on canvas. Dating to the peak of the post-war avant-garde movement (circa 1950s–1970s), this dynamic composition beautifully exemplifies the principles of European Art Informel and Matter Painting, where the physical medium itself becomes an element of the artistic narrative. The artwork showcases outstanding depth and technical execution, combining traditional oil or acrylic mediums with physical collage elements. Notably, a central circular focal point features a rich crimson-red woven textile/canvas scrap seamlessly embedded into the composition. This element is juxtaposed against a prominent, elongated green geological mass heavily built up with thick impasto scoring, revealing complex multi-tonal under-layers of vibrant greens and golden yellows beneath a heavily weathered, crust-like surface texture.Designed with masterful spatial balance, the composition shifts dramatically depending on display preference. The fluid, neutral beige and cream-toned field cuts diagonally across the canvas, balanced against a stark, textured charcoal-black anchor zone. This multi-directional fluidity allows the piece to be hung beautifully in either a vertical or horizontal orientation to suit the collector’s space. The piece is securely housed in its original, authentic mid-century metallic gold/brass-finish wood frame, presenting a ready-to-display statement piece for collectors of Post-War abstraction, Brutalist design, or high-end mid-century modern decor.SPECIFICATIONS:Medium: Mixed-media oil/acrylic and textile collage on canvas Period: Mid-20th Century (circa 1960s) Movement: Abstract Expressionism / Art Informel / Matter Painting Dimensions: 25.25" x 21" (Framed) / Approx. 24" x 20" (Sight/Canvas size) Framing: Original mid-century gold/brass-toned metallic finish minimalist wood frame Signature/Markings: Unsigned on the face Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The canvas remains taut under excellent tension. Surface textures, heavy impasto, and collage elements are entirely intact and securely bonded. Light, age-appropriate character wear to the vintage frame edges, consistent with history and provenance Pickup at Yonge St and Steeles Avenue Key Discoveries from the Reverse Side Inventory Number: The handwritten number "549" is inscribed in ink or dark grease pencil directly onto the back. This typically indicates a gallery inventory number, an estate cataloging mark, or a past auction lot registration. Canvas Backing: The yellowish, aged look of the canvas backing confirms decades of exposure to ambient air, verifying its mid-century age. Modern Staples: The canvas is attached to the stretcher frame using metal staples rather than old tacks. Since heavy industrial stapling became standard in the art world during the 1960s, this perfectly pins the production date to the late 1960s or 1970s.