The artwork, titled “With Raised Hand (A main levée),” was created by the artist Pierre Alechinsky in the year 1967. It belongs to the Expressionism art movement and is categorized under the figurative genre.
The artwork is a black and white composition featuring a series of abstract, loosely figurative forms arranged in a grid-like structure. Each section of the grid contains various expressions in shape and form, interconnected by spontaneous and fluid lines. The center depicts a densely concentrated area of abstract strokes and forms, possibly symbolizing a central theme or focal point. The figures within the artwork are depicted with a high level of abstraction, employing vigorous brushstrokes and varying degrees of opacity, characteristic of Alechinsky’s style. The overall composition evokes a sense of spontaneous creation, embodying the energetic and emotive qualities associated with Expressionism.
