Artwork
Painting
Painting is a paint painting by Henri-Bernard Goetz. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the Israel Museum.
About this work
Overview
Painting is a 1964 work by Henri-Bernard Goetz, a French-American artist known for his innovations in printmaking.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a complex network of dark, jagged lines against a light blue background, with a textured area in the top half suggesting a turbulent or fractured surface.
Technique & Style
Characterized by thick, uneven brushstrokes and a rough texture, the work exemplifies the tachisme movement's emphasis on spontaneous, abstract expression.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection, reflecting its association with the mid-20th-century avant-garde.
Artist & collection
Artist
Henri Bernard Goetz (September 29, 1909 – August 12, 1989) was a French American surrealist painter and engraver.
