{"product_id":"lucebert-original-oil-on-canvas-1","title":"Lucebert -  Original Oil on Canvas","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1992 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis \u003cb\u003eimpressive painting\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eEl Nacimiento (The Birth)\u003c\/i\u003e by \u003cb\u003eLucebert\u003c\/b\u003e is a powerful example of his \u003cb\u003elate expressive style\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eExecuted in \u003cb\u003eoil on canvas\u003c\/b\u003e, the composition is dominated by a monumental, almost totemic figure set against an intense \u003cb\u003eyellow background\u003c\/b\u003e, built up with bold brushstrokes and a raw, direct energy. The central figure, with exaggerated facial features, large eyes, and symbolic horn-like forms, refers to themes of \u003cb\u003ebirth\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003etransformation\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eexistential tension\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe work is \u003cb\u003esigned and dated lower left “Lucebert 92.XII”\u003c\/b\u003e, with an additional date on the reverse, confirming its place within the final phase of his oeuvre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe strong contrasts and layered application of paint give the work both immediate impact and visual depth, while its scale ensures a powerful \u003cb\u003espatial presence\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance\u003c\/b\u003e: Galerie Espace, Amsterdam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe work measures approximately 100 × 80 cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eCreated in 1992, just two years before his death, this painting belongs to one of the most concentrated and personal phases of \u003cb\u003eLucebert’s\u003c\/b\u003e oeuvre, in which he distilled decades of artistic development into a direct and intense visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLucebert (1924–1994)\u003c\/b\u003e, born Lubertus Jacobus Swaanswijk, is widely regarded as one of the most important figures of \u003cb\u003epostwar European art \u003c\/b\u003eand a leading member of the \u003cb\u003eCOBRA movement\u003c\/b\u003e, alongside Karel Appel and Asger Jorn. His work is characterized by expressive figuration, bold line work, and a poetic, often rebellious approach to image-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHis works are held in major museum collections, including the \u003cb\u003eStedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, and Centre Pompidou.\u003c\/b\u003e Today, Lucebert maintains a strong and stable position on the art market, with continued international interest from collectors of \u003cb\u003eCOBRA and postwar European art.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAuthenticity and provenance guaranteed.\u003cbr\u003eDelivered with a certificate of authenticity.\u003cbr\u003eWorldwide shipping, tax-friendly to the USA and EU countries.\u003cbr\u003eCustom handmade framing available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SitterArt.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53766711968083,"sku":null,"price":7300.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1711\/1614\/files\/Lucebert-sitterart_09bacca9-e5e2-40ae-a100-dfb62e8236eb.jpg?v=1778870175","url":"https:\/\/sitterart.com\/products\/lucebert-original-oil-on-canvas-1","provider":"SitterArt.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}