{"product_id":"rein-de-lege-triptico-retratos-expresionistas-tecnica-mixta-1998","title":"Rein de Lege | Triptych of Expressionist Portraits | Mixed Media | 1998","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eAn original set of three portraits created in 1998 by contemporary artist Rein de Lege. Presented in a panoramic triptych format, these pieces stand out for their powerful neo-expressionist style, combining intense textural work and a vibrant chromatic palette to explore the psychological depth of the human face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eHistory and Curatorial Analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe face as an emotional landscape\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eIn this series, Rein de Lege moves away from classical anatomical representation to use physiognomy as a purely expressive map. The three works engage in dialogue, showcasing different registers of the artist: from the central piece, dominated by earthy palettes and an almost telluric material aspect, to the side profiles, which structure the face through primary colors and sharp angles. This gestural approach connects directly with the stridency of the CoBrA movement and Northern European Neo-Expressionism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMixed media and sgraffito\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eTechnically, the works share a fast, physical, and energetic execution. The artist does not merely apply pigment but superimposes thick layers of mixed media (likely acrylics and waxes) and then scrapes and lacerates the surface (sgraffito technique). These incisions, clearly visible on the foreheads and contours of the faces, reveal the underlying colors and provide each piece with a rich visual and tactile topography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eWhy this piece is an opportunity for your collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVisual impact as a whole:\u003c\/b\u003e The landscape format of the framing (88 cm wide) transforms three small-format works into a single, highly impactful visual block, ideal for dressing hallways, entryways, or topping low furniture in contemporary spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterial richness:\u003c\/b\u003e The combination of impasto paint and the physical marks of sgraffito provides the artwork with a physical depth that reacts spectacularly under directional light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollection unity:\u003c\/b\u003e Acquiring a complete series of three pieces conceived in the same year (1998) and mounted to interact with each other offers superior aesthetic and commercial value compared to loose individual portraits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Rein de Lege.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle \/ Theme:\u003c\/b\u003e Triptych of expressionist portraits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e 1998.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique and Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Mixed media (pigments, acrylic, and sgraffito) on light support (cardboard or thick paper).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Artwork (each): 17.5 x 16 cm. Full frame: 88 x 38 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignature and Inscriptions:\u003c\/b\u003e Each of the three portraits is signed (\"Rein de Lege\") and dated (\"1998\") in the lower right corner of the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Secondary art market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent. The paint layer is completely stable, with no flaking, and the colors retain a high degree of saturation. It is presented in its original gallery mounting: a black lacquered wooden frame and a wide, light passe-partout that visually isolates each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInspection Guarantee:\u003c\/b\u003e 14-day guaranteed return to inspect the work in person and verify its pictorial quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eThe Workshop's Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eThe smartest thing about this piece is its presentation. Rein de Lege is an action painter, gestural and raw; mounting these three intense portraits under such a wide and clean passe-partout is a resounding curatorial success. This neutral margin acts as a visual decompression chamber that \"tames\" the aggression of the brushstrokes, elevating the whole and giving it an absolute air of sophistication. It is the perfect acquisition for a collector looking for painting with a lot of attitude, but requiring an elegant and ready-to-hang presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54325465547085,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0105_68670317-cfca-4916-bcbe-ea0ac00f30d1.jpg?v=1784374474","url":"https:\/\/eltallerdelcoleccionista.com\/en\/products\/rein-de-lege-triptico-retratos-expresionistas-tecnica-mixta-1998","provider":"El taller del coleccionista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}