Ladislas Kijno Abstract Mixed Media Painting

This item is an original abstract painting on canvas by the renowned French artist Ladislas Kijno (1921-2012). The work displays Kijno's signature informalist style, characterized by biomorphic and industrial shapes rendered in a dark, atmospheric palette. The composition features a central configuration of off-white and gray linear elements resembling a scaffolding or skeletal structure, set against a background of deep black, charcoal, and ochre gradations. The materials appear to be oil or acrylic mixed with spray paint, a technique for which the artist was a pioneer. The canvas is housed in a simple wooden studio frame with a natural finish. Regarding condition, the surface shows a slight matte finish typical of Kijno's work, with no immediate signs of flaking, though there is minor surface dust and slight darkening consistent with its age, likely dating from the 1960s to 1980s. The energetic application of line and the moody chiaroscuro effect highlight the artist's high level of craftsmanship and his importance in the post-war European abstraction movement. There are no clearly visible signatures on the front in the provided image, but such works are typically signed on the reverse or in a subtle corner mark.