H. Van Den Broeck — Untitled, 1994 | Oil On Canvas
- Dimensions :
- H78 x W104 x D5
- Color :
- multicolour
- Material :
- canvas
- Style :
- contemporary
This substantial oil on canvas by Dutch artist H. Van den Broeck represents a mature and confident command of post-war European painting traditions. Executed in 1994 and signed lower right, the work synthesises elements of Cubism, Surrealism, and Constructivism into a richly layered pictorial space. The composition is anchored by sweeping diagonal planes in deep cobalt blue, cadmium yellow, and crimson — across which the artist distributes a carefully considered arrangement of symbolic objects: fragmented bone-like forms, faceted crystalline structures, a mechanical wheel, and smooth spheres. The tension between organic and industrial, between order and dissolution, gives the work a philosophical undercurrent that rewards sustained looking. The palette is bold yet controlled, and the brushwork — particularly in the crystalline passages — demonstrates considerable technical skill. The work is presented in a sleek aluminium float frame that complements its graphic intensity without competing with it. A significant work from a productive period in the artist's practice, suitable for institutional, gallery, or private collection contexts.