Portrait No. 4 is an original abstract figurative painting on paper that explores the human presence through layered mark-making and expressive gestural brushwork. Rather than describing a fixed likeness, the composition suggests a figure emerging through shifts in tone, color, line, and surface.

Created with acrylic, gesso and pencil, the work carries a textured, worked surface where areas of erasure and revision remain visible. These layers create a sense of movement and psychological depth, allowing the painting to feel both immediate and resolved.

Muted neutrals and strong tonal contrasts define the composition, giving the figure a fractured but grounded presence. The balance between structure and openness allows the work to hold attention without becoming fixed or literal.

The smaller scale makes Portrait No. 4 ideal for layered gallery walls or intimate spaces. This piece pairs naturally with other works from the Portrait Series, allowing for a cohesive grouping or diptych installation.

* Original mixed media painting on archival 100% cotton 300gsm Arches paper
* One-of-a-kind artwork
* Unframed; ideal for custom framing
* Ships flat with protective packaging and pH-neutral barrier
* Signed and includes Certificate of Authenticity

Unframed, the painting offers flexibility in presentation. Whether matted, floated, or framed to suit a range of interiors.


Condition:
Imperfections: No Imperfections
Condition Notes: Mint original painting

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Acrylic Paint, Gesso

Details:
What type of item is it? Not Used
Art Subjects: Portrait, Figure, Abstract
Country of Origin: United States
Frame Type: Unframed

No Imperfections; Mint original painting