Christopher Brown – Abstract Gouache Painting (1968)

Artist: Christopher Brown (b. 1951)
Title: Abstract
Date: 1968
Medium: Gouache on Paper
Dimensions: 50 x 40 cm
Signature & Inscription: Signed "C. Brown 68" in pencil, lower right; titled "Abstract" lower left
Condition: Traces of age around the screen; otherwise in good condition. Framed under glass.

Description:

This abstract gouache painting by Christopher Brown, created in 1968, exemplifies his bold and expressive approach to abstraction. The composition is dominated by warm, earthy tones of sienna and various shades of red, contrasted by a central green form, which creates a striking complementary balance. Delicate accents of light, near-white hues punctuate the composition, serving as focal points that guide the viewer’s eye through the piece.

Brown’s confident brushwork and careful manipulation of color and form result in a visually compelling composition that prioritizes the expressive power of pure visual elements over representational storytelling. The layered application of gouache lends a rich texture and depth, emphasizing the gestural energy within the work.

This piece, framed under glass, serves as a testament to Brown’s early engagement with abstract expressionism, making it a notable addition to any collection focused on mid-to-late 20th-century abstraction.