T. Martens (1990) – Abstract Modernist Composition in Oil on Canvas, Signed and Dated
Original price was: € 200,00.€ 120,00Current price is: € 120,00.
A bold and dynamic oil painting by T. Martens, dated 1990, featuring gestural abstraction in layered earth tones with striking accents of cobalt blue, white, and yellow. A powerful visual statement with modernist influence, housed in a minimalist white metal frame.
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Executed in 1990 by the artist T. Martens, this oil on canvas is a compelling example of late 20th-century European abstraction. The work presents a rich vortex of organic, swirling forms rendered in thick impasto, with an interplay of deep earth tones and high-contrast highlights.
The painting showcases strong visual rhythm and expressive brushwork, drawing influence from abstract expressionism and modernist movements. The palette evokes both tension and movement, while the forms suggest an introspective, almost meditative core — possibly evoking a face or spiritual portal.
Signed and dated by the artist in the lower right corner: “T. Martens ’90”, the piece is professionally mounted in a minimalist metal frame, enhancing its gallery-ready appeal.
A strong choice for collectors of post-war abstraction, Brutalist interiors, or contemporary art settings seeking visual drama and expressive materiality.
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Artist: T. Martens
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Title: [Untitled Abstract]
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Date: 1990
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Technique: Oil on canvas
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Signature: Signed and dated lower right
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Frame: White painted metal, minimal profile
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Dimensions: Approx. 70 x 50 cm (without frame)
| Condition | Excellent |
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| Origin | Netherlands |
| Period | 1950-2000 |
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