Abstract Dot Grid with Color Stripes Gouache Painting on 70 Year Old French Paper

Rare 1955 Abstract Dot Grid with Bold Color Borders on Authentic Vintage French Paper

Immerse yourself in this striking abstract masterpiece featuring a mesmerizing grid of hundreds of hand-painted dots in a sophisticated color palette. Colorful circular dots in oranges, teals, blues, grays, reds, yellows, greens, and purples create a vibrant textured field that explores complex color relationships and optical effects. The composition is dramatically framed at top and bottom by bold vertical color stripe borders in orange, purple, green, teal, yellow, and red, creating a powerful visual anchor.

The interplay between the intricate dot grid and the bold stripe borders creates remarkable visual tension—the delicate, repetitive dots contrast beautifully with the confident, solid color bands. This juxtaposition evokes mid-century color theory experiments and the playful sophistication of 1950s abstract art. Each dot is rendered with visible brushstrokes and subtle color variations, while the stripe borders command attention with their saturated hues. The authentic 70-year-old French paper lends a warm, aged patina that enhances the vibrant pigments. This is not a reproduction—it's a genuine work printed using master techniques on irreplaceable vintage substrate from the 1950s.

Exceptional Details:

• Printed using master art techniques on authentic 1950s French paper (extremely limited supply)
• Hand-signed by Los Angeles artist Mr. Clever Art
• Handcrafted in Los Angeles using specialized archival printing methods
• Maximum size 13x19 inches due to scarce vintage paper availability
• One-of-a-kind museum-quality collectible
• Rich matte gouache aesthetic with painterly depth and bold color contrasts
• Perfect focal point for mid-century modern, Scandinavian, or contemporary interiors
• Pairs beautifully with walnut, teak, or oak frames
• Authentic vintage paper texture adds character impossible to replicate
• Ready to frame and transform your space

This piece captures the bold experimentation of 1950s abstract expressionism—exploring color relationships, pattern, repetition, and compositional structure with a sophistication that remains timeless. The vintage French paper substrate adds historical authenticity and warmth that modern papers simply cannot achieve.