Yvon Adam (1933-2018) - Contrebassiste

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Yvon Adam's 1955 original watercolour painting Contrebassiste, a portrait of a double bass player, is sold with its frame and measures 42 cm by 30 cm.

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Belgian Artist (1933 - 2018)
The work is extremely pleasant and represents a double bass player with a gorgeous face. The quality of work is wonderful.
Signature in the center and dated 1955
Dimensions of the sheet: 52cm x 34 cm
Extraordinary and decorative piece
The composition of the piece captures the presence and elegance of the double bass player through confident, fluid lines and a harmonious balance between abstraction and representation. Adam's masterful handling of form and space conveys both the physicality of the musician and the lyrical character of the performance, resulting in a work that is both visually striking and emotionally engaging,

Selling with Frame
Art Glass (cannot guarantee it wont break in transit)
Picture with Frame: 52 x 40 cm

About the artist:
Belgian draftsman, engraver and painter. Trained at the academy of Liege. Experiments with new photography techniques between 1960 and 1961. Professor of graphic arts at the Institute of Decorative Arts in Liege from 1961 to 1974
Adam developed a unique visual language that combivnes expressive line, rhythm and refined composition, His artistic practice reflects a deep appreciation of music, movement and the human figure, qualities that are beautifully embodied in Contrabassist.

Belgian Artist (1933 - 2018)
The work is extremely pleasant and represents a double bass player with a gorgeous face. The quality of work is wonderful.
Signature in the center and dated 1955
Dimensions of the sheet: 52cm x 34 cm
Extraordinary and decorative piece
The composition of the piece captures the presence and elegance of the double bass player through confident, fluid lines and a harmonious balance between abstraction and representation. Adam's masterful handling of form and space conveys both the physicality of the musician and the lyrical character of the performance, resulting in a work that is both visually striking and emotionally engaging,

Selling with Frame
Art Glass (cannot guarantee it wont break in transit)
Picture with Frame: 52 x 40 cm

About the artist:
Belgian draftsman, engraver and painter. Trained at the academy of Liege. Experiments with new photography techniques between 1960 and 1961. Professor of graphic arts at the Institute of Decorative Arts in Liege from 1961 to 1974
Adam developed a unique visual language that combivnes expressive line, rhythm and refined composition, His artistic practice reflects a deep appreciation of music, movement and the human figure, qualities that are beautifully embodied in Contrabassist.

Details

Artist
Yvon Adam (1933-2018)
Edition
Original
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Sold with frame
Yes
Title of artwork
Contrebassiste
Technique
Watercolour painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Belgium
Year
1955
Condition
Good condition
Colour
Blue, Orange, Purple, White
Height
42 cm
Width
30 cm
Weight
1 kg
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Contemporary
Period
1950-1960
United KingdomVerified
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Object sold
Private

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