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Original mid-century modernist painting by listed artist Leon Dusso, depicting an abstract bird in a warm palette of sienna, ochre, and muted rose tones. Dusso’s distinctive cubist-influenced style reveals a refined command of composition, where geometric abstraction meets lyrical symbolism.
Executed in mixed media on board, the work embodies the spirit of postwar modernism—merging structure and emotion through layered color and form. The subtle interplay of light and tone suggests influences from the Latin American school of modern art and European abstraction.
• Artist: Leon Dusso (listed artist; signed on surface)
• Date: circa 1950s
• Medium: Mixed media on board
• Dimensions:
• Painting: 21” x 8”
• Frame: 23.5” x 10”
• Frame: Original rustic wood frame with aged patina, complementing the organic aesthetic
• Condition: Very good vintage condition. Minor wear to frame consistent with age; colors remain well preserved and atmospheric.
A fine example of mid-century modern art by a recognized artist, ideal for serious collectors or curators seeking authentic postwar abstraction. Dusso’s work reflects the broader dialogue between Latin American modernism and European influence, evoking parallels with artists such as Rufino Tamayo and Paul Klee in its poetic abstraction and symbolic narrative.
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