1960’s British Surrealist Oil Painting – “Crowd Adulation”

Title: 1960’s British Surrealist Oil Painting – “Crowd Adulation”
Medium: Oil on board, unframed
Size: 6 height x 3.5 width
Condition: Good
Provenance: all the paintings we have by this artist have come from the artists estate

Description: “Crowd Adulation” is a dynamic and layered composition depicting abstract floral forms rising against a textured, atmospheric background. Bold magenta and lavender fan-shaped leaves dominate the foreground, outlined in pale yellow and punctuated with vivid red veins, creating a sense of rhythm and movement. The repeating patterns of circles and lines suggest a celebratory energy, akin to a crowd in motion.

The background contrasts these vibrant forms with deep, earthy greens, blues, and browns, applied with textured brushstrokes that evoke dense foliage or an abstracted cheering crowd. The interplay of bold color and intricate patterns creates a striking sense of life and vitality.

The artist’s controlled use of texture and contrasts captures a moment of excitement and celebration, making this piece a compelling focal point for modern or mid-century inspired interiors.

We have been offering similar works from this collection for years, appreciating the artist’s talent for capturing emotion through abstraction.

We have several similar size works offered for sale here. In this wonderful size format, they offer tremendous interior design capabilities, perhaps being grouped in sets of 2, 4, 8, or even 12!