Large Abstract Figurative Oil Painting

A striking large-scale oil on canvas, signed Colio, capturing two elongated, abstracted figures rendered in a palette of earthy ochres, soft greys, and deep charcoal blacks. The artist employs a layered, almost fresco-like technique, blending textured brushwork with expressive line to create depth and intensity.

The figures’ stylized, mask-like faces recall influences of mid-20th-century European modernism—evoking echoes of both Cubist distortion and Expressionist emotion. Their elongated forms and haunting gazes give the work a timeless, archetypal quality, resonating somewhere between the ancient and the contemporary.

The canvas is presented in a custom black frame with gilt inner border, which highlights the golden tones of the composition and lends the piece a gallery-quality presence.

Perfect for anchoring a modern interior, this work’s monumental scale and moody palette make it a dramatic statement piece suited to collectors of 20th-century and contemporary art.

Details:

• Medium: Oil on canvas

• Artist: Signed Colio (lower right)

• Period: Late 20th Century / Contemporary

• Dimensions (framed): 35.5” W × 44” H

• Frame: Custom black and giltwood

Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Canvas and frame both present well with only minor surface wear consistent with age.