Geometric Abstraction with Red and Blue
Painting on canvas • Signed 'T. Dawson' (lower right); Contemporary American or European School
Style & Movement
Neo-Plasticism / De Stijl influence; Hard-edge Geometric Abstraction
Medium & Technique
Acrylic on canvas, utilizing hard-edge painting techniques with black outlined geometric forms and flat color fields
Creation Period
Late 20th Century to early 21st Century (Circa 1980-2010)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 36 inches; Portrait orientation
Subject Description
A non-objective composition featuring interlocking rectangular and square forms. A dominant red square is offset by white, light blue, and grey fields. The composition uses black linear boundaries and includes decorative black bars in the upper and lower grey sections, creating a vertical balance.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; Visible surface abrasions, corner wear, and some pigment loss along the edges
Estimated Market Value
$200 - $500 USD
Auction Estimate
$150 - $300 USD
Provenance History
Likely a private collection; absence of gallery labels suggests a direct purchase from the artist or local decor source
Art Historical Significance
A decorative interpretation of early 20th-century avant-garde movements like De Stijl (Piet Mondrian). It demonstrates the lasting legacy of geometric reductionism in contemporary interior-oriented art.
Notable Features
Distinctive cursive signature 'T. Dawson' in the bottom right corner; unusual use of textured grey gradients contrasted with flat primary-adjacent colors
Condition Issues
Scuffing on the top grey section, minor chipping at the lower right corner, and slight surface dirt accumulation
Conservation Recommendations
Surface cleaning by a professional; framing in a simple black floater frame to protect the exposed canvas edges; display away from direct UV light