William DeBilzan (American, b. 1956)
"Evening Cityscape""”Monumental Mixed-Media Abstract Landscape with Figures, Signed Lower Right
64" H × 76" W (Framed 72" × 60")

A striking, large-scale mixed-media painting by celebrated contemporary American artist William DeBilzan, known internationally for his elongated figurative silhouettes, emotionally charged color fields, and bold minimalist abstractions. This impressive 64" × 76" canvas (72" × 60" framed) is a quintessential example of DeBilzan's atmospheric "landscape + figures" period, where his expressive mark-making and poetic imagery converge to tell a quiet story of connection, solitude, and place.

Rendered in rich layers of deep cobalt blue, warm umber, neon-green accents, and flashes of white, the composition presents a dreamlike evening cityscape or semi-urban landscape beneath a glowing orange sun or moon. A long horizontal sweep of green and white marks suggests distant pastures, fences, and tree lines, while a barn-like building anchors the horizon with a sense of memory and nostalgia. DeBilzan's signature elongated figures"”two slender silhouettes painted in white and black"”stand together in the lower foreground, serving as the emotional focal point of the painting. Their presence symbolizes companionship, shared journeys, and the search for connection within vast open spaces, one of DeBilzan's most enduring themes.

The artist layers gestures, drips, loose text fragments, and scribbled white lines to create a sense of movement and atmosphere. These markings function as visual shorthand for memory, distance, and the emotional noise of daily life, adding depth and narrative without literal detail. The interplay between abstraction and figuration is central to DeBilzan's work and is strongly reflected here.

Born in 1956 in Michigan, DeBilzan rose to prominence in the 1990s and established major galleries in Laguna Beach, Palm Desert, Miami, and abroad. His work is widely collected and appears in numerous private and corporate collections worldwide. He is especially recognized for major hotel and hospitality installations, including the W Hotel chain, where his elongated figures became iconic.

This monumental canvas"”almost seven feet wide"”embodies DeBilzan's signature combination of emotional expressionism, minimalist geometry, and modern primitivism. Its scale, palette, and the presence of paired figures make it an exceptional and highly desirable example of his mature style.

Medium: Mixed media on canvas
Signed: Lower right
Canvas Size: 64" H × 76" W
Framed Size: 72" H × 60" W
Condition: Excellent, ready to hang
Provenance: Private Chicago Collection

A powerful, atmospheric, and emotionally resonant DeBilzan masterwork"”ideal for contemporary interiors, large architectural spaces, or collectors of modern American abstract figurative painting.


Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good
Wear consistent with age and use.

Dimensions:
Height: 64 in.
Width: 76 in.
Depth: 2 in.

Category: Paintings
Origin: United States
Materials: Canvas

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Unknown; Some Imperfections; Good
Wear consistent with age and use.