Per Dahl (XX) - Abstract composition

PER DAHL (Sweden, 20th Century)

-Abstract composition

-Mixed media on panel

-Dimensions: 29,5 x 39,5 cm ; 44,5 x 54,5 cm Framed.

-Signed and dated: Signed lower left and dated 1977.

-This work reflects Per Dahl’s strong affinity with the language of European postwar abstraction:

Antoni Tàpies → in the material density, textured surfaces, and earthy palette.
Jean Dubuffet → in the raw expressive gestures and primitive symbolic forms.
Alberto Burri → in the tactile construction and incorporation of relief-like elements within the composition.

-An original mixed media composition by Scandinavian artist Per Dahl, executed with a rich material presence and a powerful abstract sensibility. The composition is structured through layered geometric divisions and heavily textured surfaces that create a dynamic dialogue between form and matter.

Warm ochres, burnt siennas, deep blacks, and touches of blue interact harmoniously, generating both visual tension and balance. The central figurative motif — composed of elongated, almost tribal silhouettes — introduces a symbolic and ritualistic dimension that contrasts with the architectural rigidity of the surrounding structure.

The artist’s use of rough textures, relief applications, and distressed surfaces gives the piece a sculptural quality, evoking the aesthetics of Art Informel and postwar material abstraction. The result is a work of strong visual impact, where gesture, texture, and symbolism merge into a sophisticated and atmospheric composition.