Francis Bott (1904–1998) - Abstrait

Francis BOTT (1904-1998) – Abstract Composition (1965)

Artist: Francis Bott (1904–1998)
Year: 1965
Medium: Mixed media, gouache and collage on handmade paper / Japanese paper with deckled edges
Dimensions: 65.2 cm / 50 cm
Signature: Signed and dated “Francis Bott 65” in ink at the bottom right
Condition: Excellent state of preservation. Artwork sold framed.
Description of the artwork:
Superb and important abstract composition signed by the German-French painter Francis Bott, dated 1965, a landmark period in the artist’s work.
This work stands out for its remarkable handling of texture and the layering of colors. On thick handmade paper with natural deckled edges, the artist sets vibrant, textured yellow above a structured geometric interplay of petrol blue, white, and vivid red. The rich relief and transparent effects testify to Francis Bott’s technical mastery and lyrical poetry.
About the artist:
Francis Bott (1904–1998) is a major figure of the School of Paris and postwar abstract art. Associated with Francis Picabia, Oskar Kokoschka, and René Char, his work has been exhibited in leading European galleries and is now held in numerous public and private collections around the world.
Terms of Sale & Shipping:
Packaging: Carefully shipped flat between two reinforced cardboard sheets and protected with bubble wrap/parchment paper.
Delivery: Secure shipping