Artwork
Gemälde
Gemälde is an oil painting by the Contemporary Abstract artist Avigdor Stematsky. It dates from 1975 and is held in the collection of the Israel Museum.
About this work
Overview
Gemälde is a 1975 oil painting by Avigdor Stematsky, a Russian-born Israeli artist pivotal in the development of Israeli abstract art.
Subject & Meaning
As an abstract work, Gemälde conveys meaning through color and texture rather than representation. Dominant browns, blues, and purples, accented by white and yellow, evoke a complex emotional palette.
Technique & Style
Visible brushstrokes and mixed textures characterize the painting. Notably, Stematsky employed impasto, applying thick layers of paint to create raised, dimensional elements, alongside scattered straight lines and geometric shapes.
History & Provenance
Created in 1975, Gemälde is part of the Israel Museum's collection, reflecting Stematsky's influence on contemporary Israeli abstract art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Avigdor Stematsky (Hebrew: אביגדור סטמצקי; 1908–1989) was a Russian-born Israeli painter. He is considered one of the pioneers of Israeli abstract art.
