Composition

'Composition' exemplifies Lyrical abstraction, a post-war Abstract movement that emerged in both Europe and America. Rooted in the European Abstraction Lyrique tradition, which was named in 1947 by critic Jean José Marchand, the movement emphasizes spontaneous, expressive brushwork and emotional resonance, similar to Tachisme. Concurrently, the American branch was characterized by a freedom of form that Larry Aldrich identified in 1969. 'Composition' likely reflects these influences, showcasing the fluid, lyrical qualities that define Lyrical abstraction, blending abstraction with a poetic sensibility.