14.5\"x12.5\" Original hand-painted abstract artwork on paper, signed For Sale

This a medium size original hand painted artwork, signed and dated in the lower left corner, is presented in a simple black wooden frame. There is no glass, allowing the surface of the painted paper to remain directly visible.
Lovely expressive work, with two faces, gestural black lines and layered washes of muted green, cream, gray, and charcoal. The faces emerge from an atmospheric, abstract background, with flowing contours and spontaneous marks giving the composition a dramatic and emotionally expressive quality.
Putov was a Russian-born artist whose work became associated with expressionist and figurative painting, particularly his distinctive depictions of faces and human figures. His artwork often combines strong linear drawing with loosely applied color and abstract elements.
Details:Artist: Alexander “Sacha” Putov (1940–2008)Date: 1980Medium: Hand-painted mixed media on paperSubject: Two female faces / figurative abstractionStyle: Expressionist / abstract figurativeSignature: Signed lower leftPresentation: FramedFrame: Black woodGlazing: No glassCondition: Vintage/pre-owned condition; please see photographs for details of the artwork and frame