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Leonardo Nierman
Equilibrium Abstract Painting, Oil on Canvas, Mid-20th Century, Framed

1965-1975

$3,200
£2,418.64
€2,829.07
CA$4,543.74
A$4,622.55
CHF 2,656.18
MX$55,586.55
NOK 31,010.50
SEK 31,196.14
DKK 21,148.76

About the Item

This compelling Leonardo Nierman (1932-2023) abstract painting exemplifies the artist’s celebrated exploration of movement, tension, and sculptural depth through fractured geometric form. Executed in oil on canvas laid down on board, the composition features a sophisticated palette of silvery gray, warm taupe, and muted earth tones, arranged in sharply articulated planes that appear folded, compressed, and dynamically in motion. The painting’s surface reveals masterful modulation of light and shadow, creating a powerful illusion of three-dimensional structure while retaining the lyrical restraint characteristic of Nierman’s mature work. The canvas-mounted-on-board construction lends stability and enhances the architectural clarity of the composition. Signed lower left, the work is presented in an elegant period giltwood frame with black outer molding and linen liner, complementing the painting’s modernist geometry. Rooted in postwar abstraction and deeply influenced by music and architectural rhythm, this Leonardo Nierman abstract painting is a refined and intellectually engaging work, ideal for collectors of mid-century and Latin American modern art. Leonardo Nierman (born 1932, Mexico City) is a prominent Mexican abstract artist known for dynamic geometric compositions inspired by music, movement, and architectural form. Working across painting and monumental sculpture, he developed a distinctive modernist language defined by fractured planes and dramatic spatial tension. His work has been widely exhibited internationally and is held in major museum collections and public installations throughout Mexico, Europe, and the United States.
  • Creator:
    Leonardo Nierman (1932, Mexican)
  • Creation Year:
    1965-1975
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.4 in (82.3 cm)Width: 28.75 in (73.03 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Palm Desert, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU51617456982

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