Mid-Century Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media Work on Paper

This is an original abstract work of art, likely executed in a mixed media pairing of gouache, ink, and perhaps pastel or crayon on paper. The composition is vertically oriented and demonstrates the energetic, gestural hallmarks of mid-20th-century Abstract Expressionism. The color palette is dominated by vibrant cerulean and cobalt blues, punctuated by expressive strokes of crimson red, ochre yellow, and stark black line work against a cream-colored ground. The application involves heavy impasto-like layering in some areas and thin, scratchy line work in others, suggesting a rapid and emotive execution. The piece is signed and dated '61' (1961) in the lower right corner, though the artist's signature requires further research for definitive attribution. It is housed in a professional gallery-style frame featuring a light gray fabric-textured mat with a thin wood inner fillet and a narrow gilded outer frame. Visible condition includes some minor aging to the paper substrate consistent with its 1960s origin, but the pigments remain remarkably saturated. The framing appears stable, though there are minor scuffs on the gold-tone edges. This work is a strong representation of the post-war shift toward lyrical abstraction and non-representative form.