Artwork
Abstract Composition in Black
Abstract Composition in Black is an unspecified painting by Kenneth Hall. It dates from 1939 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
Abstract Composition in Black is a painting by Kenneth Hall, a British-born artist who worked in Ireland. Created around 1939, it is part of the National Gallery of Ireland's collection.
History & Provenance
Hall co-founded The White Stag, an Irish art group, with Basil Rákóczi. Abstract Composition in Black was made during his involvement with this group.
Technique & Style
The painting is an example of abstract art, a genre characterized by non-representational forms. Hall's practice encompassed various mediums, including painting, drafting, and design.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles Kenneth Hall (1913–1946), known as Kenneth Hall, was a British artist, painter, drafter and designer known for co-founding the Irish The White Stag art group with Basil Rákóczi.
