Titled Configuration, this textured abstract painting by Martin Nissen uses bold, overlapping planes of earth-toned color, intersected by energetic yellow lines that cut across the surface with intention. The composition evokes the rhythm of early American modernism, with thick, expressive strokes and a deep, sculptural build-up of oil paint. Its original handmade frame adds to the work’s raw, unpolished charm. Signed in the upper left corner and labeled on verso with the artist’s Fresno, California address.

“This piece has grit — perfect for a Brutalist interior or paired with vintage post-war ceramics.”

US, circa 1960

Dimensions: 26.5W x 2.5D x 22.5H