Richard Baumgart - Large Oil Painting – The Piano (120 × 78 cm)

Offered for sale: an impressive and colorful oil painting by the American artist Richard Baumgart (New York, 1946), titled The Piano.

This grand work from 1991 is constructed in a powerful, Cubist to Neo-Expressionist style. The canvas depicts a pianist at the instrument, flanked by an elegant lady with a parasol. The composition is rich in detail, including the colorful diamond-shaped window, a detailed tapestry, and the characteristic portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven in the foreground.


About the Artist:
Richard Baumgart (New York, 1946) is a contemporary American artist who received his education at the Norman Raebin School of Art in Carnegie Hall (New York) and in Pont-Aven, France, among other institutions. His work is characterized by a strong figurative and neo-expressionist visual language, in which influences from the modernist avant-garde and Picasso are visible. He combines recognizable scenes with powerful black outlines and a vibrant color palette. His paintings are regularly traded through international and Dutch art auctions.


Origin / Provenance:
This painting has a renowned provenance: it comes from the collection of Elisabeth den Bieman de Haas , the well-known Amsterdam art dealer and gallery owner (based on Nieuwe Spiegelstraat) who specialized in modern art and maintained close ties with, among others, the CoBrA movement.


Stands:
The canvas itself is in excellent condition. The black wooden frame shows some minor damage/wear spots on the edges, but can easily be touched up or replaced if desired.