Gestural

What is Gestural?

Gestural art is a term that describes painting with freely sweeping brushstrokes. The primary goal of gestural art is to allow the artist to physically express emotional impulses. The varied, yet expressive paint marks are intended to convey the artist's inner thoughts and emotions, which viewers are believed to understand through the dynamic and spontaneous application of paint.
Platonic Moon

Franz West

Platonic Moon, 2003

Limited Edition Print

C-Print

Currently Not Available

Untitled (SFE-029)

Sam Francis

Untitled (SFE-029), 1983

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 14,400

Untitled (SFE-014)

Sam Francis

Untitled (SFE-014), 1984

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 12,900

Untitled (SFE-072)

Sam Francis

Untitled (SFE-072), 1989

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 9,600

Dark Cup (SF-141)

Sam Francis

Dark Cup (SF-141), 1973

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 6,700

Ventriloquist

Jasper Johns

Ventriloquist, 1985

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 13,000

Untitled (SF-356)

Sam Francis

Untitled (SF-356), 1992

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 14,400

Monica Nude with Purple Robe

Tom Wesselmann

Monica Nude with Purple Robe, 1990

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 18,000

Beautiful Bedroom Kate

Tom Wesselmann

Beautiful Bedroom Kate, 1998

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 18,000

Claire Sitting with Robe Half Off (Vivienne)

Tom Wesselmann

Claire Sitting with Robe Half Off (Vivienne), 1993

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 12,500

Periscope

Jasper Johns

Periscope, 1981

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

USD 25,000 - 30,000

Three Figures

Robert Motherwell

Three Figures, 1989

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 30,000 - 40,000

Mixed Bouquet with Leger

Tom Wesselmann

Mixed Bouquet with Leger, 1993

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 33,500

Jetsam

Adolph Gottlieb

Jetsam, 1967

Limited Edition Print

Serigraph

USD 3,350

Untitled (SFE-073RC)

Sam Francis

Untitled (SFE-073RC), 1973

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

USD 7,800

Seated woman

Richard Diebenkorn

Seated woman, 1965

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 3,250

Composition

Composition refers to the arrangement of elements within an artwork. The artist carefully organizes these elements to create a harmonious or intentionally dynamic relationship. Traditional approaches to composition often follow classical, geometric principles, while contemporary movements may experiment with new arrangements and adjustments, breaking away from conventional rules to achieve different visual effects.

Conté

Conté is a vivid, waxy crayon invented by Nicolas-Jacques Conté in 1795. Artists use Conté crayons for detailed drawing, shading large areas, and blending colors. The tips can be sharpened with sanding pads for precision, or the sides can be dragged flat for broad shading.

Action painting

Action Painting is a style of painting where the physical act of creating art—such as gestural brushstrokes, splashing or dripping paint, or moving and dancing while applying paint—is considered essential to the artwork itself. This approach emphasizes the artist's movement and spontaneity as integral to the creative process.

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