"At the Table" Gustav Likan

 
Canvas Size: 20 x 16 in.
Framed Size: 24 x 20 in.
Signed, bottom right.
 
In this vibrant and stylized composition, Gustav Likan, often hailed as the "Father of Acrylics," showcases his signature mastery of intense, saturated color. "At The Table" utilizes a bold Fauvist palette of radiant magentas, fiery oranges, and deep, layered burgundy to create a scene that feels warm and rhythmic. The figure of a young girl is rendered with a graphic, mid-century elegance. She wears patterned dress and hat, described by layered textures. Likan’s playful use of transparency, seen in the luminous glow of the glass and the sea-glass green of the napkin, add a delicate spatial depth to the flattened, modernistic picture plane. This work is a celebratory exploration of light and form, capturing a moment of leisurely contemplation with a pulse of pure, chromatic energy.
 
This oil on canvas painting is ready to hang in an ornate, vintage frame with gold leaf finish.