Étienne Pixa - Beethoven After the Seventh - XL

An energetic and spontaneous abstract painting inspired by the rhythm, movement and exuberant character associated with Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony.

The composition unfolds through a dynamic interplay of bold red gestures, deep black marks and luminous passages of blue, yellow and white. Layers of brushwork, splashes and spontaneous marks create a sense of acceleration and continuous movement, as if the music had been translated directly into colour and gesture.

Rather than illustrating Beethoven or the symphony itself, the painting explores the visual equivalent of musical energy: repetition, tension, rhythm, interruption and release. The apparently chaotic arrangement remains structured by the balance between colour fields and gestural marks.

The title Beethoven After the Seventh suggests an imagined moment after the music has ended — when its energy, rhythm and emotional intensity are still reverberating.

A vibrant, expressive work situated within the tradition of Abstract Expressionism and gestural painting, where movement and the physical act of painting become an essential part of the final composition.


Artwork size: 140 x 95 cm (total canvas size approx. 150 x 105 cm)
Year: 2026
Technique: Acrylic on canvas
Signature: Hand signed by the artist on the reverse
Provenance: Directly from the artist’s studio


Canvas & Mounting

The artwork is painted on cotton canvas and is shipped rolled and unmounted for safe and economical international transport.

The canvas includes additional painted material around the main composition, allowing it to be professionally stretched and mounted onto a suitable stretcher frame at destination. The painted edges serve as a fitting margin and are not part of the main composition.

The artwork is not ready to hang upon delivery. The buyer should have it professionally stretched and mounted according to the dimensions indicated in the listing. The thickness and type of stretcher frame, as well as the desired finishing (for example, visible or concealed edges), can be selected with a professional framer according to personal preference and the intended location of the artwork.

The canvas is securely packaged for transport and shipped with a tracking number.

Photographs & Colours

Colours may vary slightly between the original artwork and the photographs due to lighting conditions, photographic equipment, camera settings and differences between screens or display devices.

Some photographs may be digitally staged or composed to show the artwork in different interior settings. These images are for illustrative purposes only; the proportions and apparent size of the artwork in such settings may not correspond to its actual dimensions. Please refer to the dimensions stated in the listing for the exact size of the work.

Certificate of Authenticity

A signed Certificate of Authenticity is included, specifying the title, technique, dimensions and year of completion.

About the Artist

Étienne Pixa is a Franco-German artist based in Berlin. He studied graphic arts and has a background in graphic design and advertising, which continues to influence the structure and visual impact of his paintings.

His practice explores the space between abstraction and figuration through gesture, movement and colour. Working primarily with acrylic paint, he combines spontaneous mark-making with layered compositions, drawing on the traditions of Expressionism, Abstract Expressionism and Action Painting.

Instagram: @etienne.pixa

Selected Solo & Group Exhibitions

2001 — St’Art International Contemporary Art Fair, Strasbourg, France
2011–2012 — 48 Stunden Neukölln, Berlin, Germany
2013 — Macht Kunst, Deutsche Bank, Berlin, Germany
2014–2015 — Sigmund Freud University, Berlin, Germany
2026 — Art Basel Week – ArtboXY Live, Basel, Switzerland
2026 — Expo Milano, Milan, Italy
2026 — Galerie Le Chien d’Or, Canada
2026 — Nicoleta Gallery, Berlin, Germany