Boxer Knockout Punch - Esquire Magazine Mid- Century Sports - Action Painting
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Description
Brilliant American Illustrator Bob Peak captures the fury and power of a punch to the face with rapid broad strokes of the brush. Combined with a somber color scheme and gestural brushwork, this painting could be compared to the action painting of Abstract Expressionist Franz Kline, whose quick and wide black rudimentary brushstrokes defined a new era in Modern Art. Unlike Kline, Peak remains rooted in figurative art, but clearly, Peak in 1961 was aware of and pays homage to Kline.
Signed lower right. Artist label on verso with title, size, medium, and date. Unframed on a heavy Gesso Panel that feels like masonite. Looks best when view with a direct top light. -
More Information
Documentation: Signed Origin: United States Period: 1950-1979 Materials: Acrylic on heavy Gesso Panel ( like Masonite ) Condition: Good. Upper right corner of 2 inch by 1 inch and been repaired. This is mostly out of the live area. Otherwise, work presents very well! Creation Date: 1961 Styles / Movements: Abstract Expressionism, Expressionism, Illustration Incollect Reference #: 610467 -
Dimensions
W. 30 in; H. 24 in; W. 76.2 cm; H. 60.96 cm;
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