Untitled

Untitled by Manuel Neri
Artist
Manuel Neri
Date
1958
Style
Neo-expressionism
Genre
Figurative
"Untitled" exemplifies the Bay Area Figurative Movement's return to representation in mid-20th-century art. Emerging during the 1950s and 1960s, artists in this movement rejected the dominance of Abstract Expressionism, instead emphasizing the human form and personal narratives. The painting features bold brushwork and expressive colors characteristic of Neo-expressionism, a style that reinterpreted emotion and subjectivity in art. Its raw, visceral quality captures a sense of immediacy and personal connection, aligning with the movement’s focus on the figurative and emotionally charged imagery.

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