Pablo Lau Brinkert (1936–2011) - Le regard aux mille couleurs
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Le regard aux mille couleurs, an oil on canvas portrait in the Expressionist style from Spain, period 1990–2000, 46 × 61 cm, a work by Pablo Lau Brinkert.
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Pau Lau (1936–2011) — Expressionist Portrait of a Woman
Author: Pau Lau, also known as Pablo Lau Brinkert (1936–2011).
School: Spanish contemporary school with expressionist influence (École espagnole contemporaine, expressionnisme).
Technique: Oil on canvas.
Style: Figurative Expressionism, with Fauvist influences.
Proposed title: Portrait of a Woman with Fauvist Colors — Portrait of a Woman in Fauvist Colors.
Description of the work
Oil on canvas by the painter Pau Lau (1936–2011), an artist of German origin based in the province of Alicante, whose production is characterized by a personal interpretation of European Expressionism, chromatic intensity, and freedom of pictorial execution.
The composition presents a female portrait of great expressive force, built with energetic brushstrokes and a rich superposition of colors. The face is articulated through contrasts of yellows, oranges, purples and turquoises, while the background, dominated by luminous greens, reinforces the psychological presence of the figure. The pictorial matter, applied with visible brushstrokes and impastos, adds dynamism and depth to the surface.
Style, context and influences
The work constitutes a representative example of Pau Lau's expressionist strand, whose career was shaped by his German artistic training and his later connection with the Mediterranean cultural milieu.
His pictorial language connects with the tradition of German Expressionism and French Fauvism, especially for the use of color as an emotional and structural element, regardless of its correspondence with reality.
Stylistic affinities with artists such as Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Emil Nolde and Henri Matisse are recognized, particularly in the simplification of volumes, the freedom of color, and the search for psychological expression through portraiture.
The intensity of contrasts and the construction of the face through color planes also recall certain solutions of European Expressionist portraiture in the 20th century.
About the artist
Pau Lau (1936–2011), also known as Pablo Lau Brinkert, was born in Germany and received artistic training in Hamburg. In 1958 he moved to Spain, settling in Villena (Alicante), where he developed a significant portion of his career.
His production encompasses painting, drawing and printmaking, evolving from expressionist figuration toward abstract experiences and a later return to figurative representation, characterized by an intense palette and vigorous brushwork.
He actively participated in Alicante's artistic life and was linked to the Grupo Integració, founded in 1971. His work was the subject of various solo and retrospective exhibitions, including the itinerant show Lau 1956–1992, held in different towns of the Valencian Community.
His painting constitutes a singular synthesis between Central European expressionist tradition and the luminosity of the Mediterranean.
Conservation and shipping
The work shows the conservation status visible in the photographs, which are an integral part of its description.
It will be carefully packaged and protected to guarantee proper conservation during transport.
Possible customs duties, import taxes and local fees will be the buyer's responsibility when applicable. Shipments to insular territories or special zones may be subject to additional conditions and costs.
Seller's Story
At ARTEMISA we specialize in the selection and auction of artworks, antiques, and collectible items, combining experience, passion, and special care in the choosing and presentation of each piece.
Throughout our journey we have assembled a catalog of more than 10,000 works, spanning a wide variety of schools, styles, and periods, with particular attention to painting and European art. The pieces mainly come from private collections and other selected sources, which allows us to maintain a broad, diverse, and continually renewing offering.
Each work is studied and presented with the aim of providing the collector with rigorous and transparent information, paying special attention to its cataloging, condition, and artistic context.
We work for both seasoned collectors and those who are just beginning to discover the world of art, offering—from accessible works to pieces of special historical, artistic, or decorative interest.
At ARTEMISA we understand each auction as an opportunity to discover, conserve, and give new life to works with history, connecting them with collectors around the world.
Translated by Google TranslatePau Lau (1936–2011) — Expressionist Portrait of a Woman
Author: Pau Lau, also known as Pablo Lau Brinkert (1936–2011).
School: Spanish contemporary school with expressionist influence (École espagnole contemporaine, expressionnisme).
Technique: Oil on canvas.
Style: Figurative Expressionism, with Fauvist influences.
Proposed title: Portrait of a Woman with Fauvist Colors — Portrait of a Woman in Fauvist Colors.
Description of the work
Oil on canvas by the painter Pau Lau (1936–2011), an artist of German origin based in the province of Alicante, whose production is characterized by a personal interpretation of European Expressionism, chromatic intensity, and freedom of pictorial execution.
The composition presents a female portrait of great expressive force, built with energetic brushstrokes and a rich superposition of colors. The face is articulated through contrasts of yellows, oranges, purples and turquoises, while the background, dominated by luminous greens, reinforces the psychological presence of the figure. The pictorial matter, applied with visible brushstrokes and impastos, adds dynamism and depth to the surface.
Style, context and influences
The work constitutes a representative example of Pau Lau's expressionist strand, whose career was shaped by his German artistic training and his later connection with the Mediterranean cultural milieu.
His pictorial language connects with the tradition of German Expressionism and French Fauvism, especially for the use of color as an emotional and structural element, regardless of its correspondence with reality.
Stylistic affinities with artists such as Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Emil Nolde and Henri Matisse are recognized, particularly in the simplification of volumes, the freedom of color, and the search for psychological expression through portraiture.
The intensity of contrasts and the construction of the face through color planes also recall certain solutions of European Expressionist portraiture in the 20th century.
About the artist
Pau Lau (1936–2011), also known as Pablo Lau Brinkert, was born in Germany and received artistic training in Hamburg. In 1958 he moved to Spain, settling in Villena (Alicante), where he developed a significant portion of his career.
His production encompasses painting, drawing and printmaking, evolving from expressionist figuration toward abstract experiences and a later return to figurative representation, characterized by an intense palette and vigorous brushwork.
He actively participated in Alicante's artistic life and was linked to the Grupo Integració, founded in 1971. His work was the subject of various solo and retrospective exhibitions, including the itinerant show Lau 1956–1992, held in different towns of the Valencian Community.
His painting constitutes a singular synthesis between Central European expressionist tradition and the luminosity of the Mediterranean.
Conservation and shipping
The work shows the conservation status visible in the photographs, which are an integral part of its description.
It will be carefully packaged and protected to guarantee proper conservation during transport.
Possible customs duties, import taxes and local fees will be the buyer's responsibility when applicable. Shipments to insular territories or special zones may be subject to additional conditions and costs.
Seller's Story
At ARTEMISA we specialize in the selection and auction of artworks, antiques, and collectible items, combining experience, passion, and special care in the choosing and presentation of each piece.
Throughout our journey we have assembled a catalog of more than 10,000 works, spanning a wide variety of schools, styles, and periods, with particular attention to painting and European art. The pieces mainly come from private collections and other selected sources, which allows us to maintain a broad, diverse, and continually renewing offering.
Each work is studied and presented with the aim of providing the collector with rigorous and transparent information, paying special attention to its cataloging, condition, and artistic context.
We work for both seasoned collectors and those who are just beginning to discover the world of art, offering—from accessible works to pieces of special historical, artistic, or decorative interest.
At ARTEMISA we understand each auction as an opportunity to discover, conserve, and give new life to works with history, connecting them with collectors around the world.
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Original
Artist
Pablo Lau Brinkert (1936–2011)
Title of artwork
Le regard aux mille couleurs
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Spain
Condition
Good condition
Height
46 cm
Width
61 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Expressionism
Period
1990-2000
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