{"product_id":"vintage-signed-abstract-expressionism-oil-painting-head-study-by-leo-fred-c-1960-s","title":"Vintage Signed Abstract Expressionism Oil Painting, Head Study by Leo Fred, c.1960’s","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Leo Fred\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Leo Fred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003eUnited States\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/b\u003eOil Painting, Wood Frame\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003ePeriod Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Abstract Expressionism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eDate of Manufacturer: \u003c\/b\u003e1960’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOriginal Vintage Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eNumber of Items:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eID Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pro 131\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e16\"H x 13\"W x 2\"D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e This vintage signed oil painting by Leo Fred presents an expressive abstract head study, rendered with bold texture, layered color, and emotional intensity. The face is loosely formed through heavy brushwork and impasto, with greens, yellows, blues, reds, and deep blacks creating a raw, almost sculptural surface. Its fragmented features and gestural movement give the piece a powerful presence, reflecting the influence of abstract expressionism and mid-20th-century modern art. Set within its original wood frame, the painting carries a beautifully aged character that adds to its authenticity and visual depth. In original vintage condition, it shows age-appropriate wear to the frame and surface, consistent with its history and artistic nature. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Historical Fact\u003c\/strong\u003e Abstract expressionism became one of the most important American art movements of the mid-20th century, shifting attention from realistic representation to emotion, gesture, and the physical act of painting. Artists often used distorted figures, layered paint, and expressive brushwork to explore the inner psychological world rather than simply capturing outward appearance. Head studies like this are especially compelling because they sit between portraiture and abstraction, allowing the viewer to feel the presence of a person without requiring a traditional likeness. This approach helped redefine what a portrait could be, turning the human face into a field of color, movement, and emotion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vintage Supply","offers":[{"title":"Oil \/ Green \/ Abstract Expressionism","offer_id":45076162642120,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/1272\/3144\/files\/Foto5-4-26_92023am.1..jpg?v=1777921728","url":"https:\/\/vintagesupplystore.com\/products\/vintage-signed-abstract-expressionism-oil-painting-head-study-by-leo-fred-c-1960-s","provider":"Vintage Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}