Pensive Seated Woman
1960s Mixed Media
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Leo Saal
This 1960s mixed media on paper abstracted figurative scene is by Russian-born artist Leo Saal (1912-1996). Saal was born in Petrograd (now Saint-Petersburg), Russia shortly before the Bolshevik Revolution. He endured three years in The Gulag, and was captured by Germany during WWII. He worked in the circus and theater and was trained in photography and filmmaking. He moved to Washington DC when he was invited to work for the CIA in 1953. Throughout all this, and over six decades, Saal managed to draw, sketch, do printmaking, make collages and paint - often inspired by early references to turn-of-the-century Russian paintings. Recurring themes were frequently related to European history, the circus metaphor, mother and child, and the beach. Saal was primarily self-taught and created thousands of pieces with strong influences from Beckman, Picasso, Manet, Feininger, Velasquez and Goya.
1960s
Mixed Media on Paper
26.5"x32.5" framed, 18"x24" unframed
Estate stamped lower right. Excellent vintage condition. Artist Proof. Framed in a restored vintage wood frame with a hold patina center and hand painted black finish using archival matting behind conservation clear glass.
This 1960s mixed media on paper abstracted figurative scene is by Russian-born artist Leo Saal (1912-1996). Saal was born in Petrograd (now Saint-Petersburg), Russia shortly before the Bolshevik Revolution. He endured three years in The Gulag, and was captured by Germany during WWII. He worked in the circus and theater and was trained in photography and filmmaking. He moved to Washington DC when he was invited to work for the CIA in 1953. Throughout all this, and over six decades, Saal managed to draw, sketch, do printmaking, make collages and paint - often inspired by early references to turn-of-the-century Russian paintings. Recurring themes were frequently related to European history, the circus metaphor, mother and child, and the beach. Saal was primarily self-taught and created thousands of pieces with strong influences from Beckman, Picasso, Manet, Feininger, Velasquez and Goya.
1960s
Mixed Media on Paper
26.5"x32.5" framed, 18"x24" unframed
Estate stamped lower right. Excellent vintage condition. Artist Proof. Framed in a restored vintage wood frame with a hold patina center and hand painted black finish using archival matting behind conservation clear glass.
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