Original 1959 Abstract Oil Painting by Emil Bisttram – Signed Midcentury Modernist Artwork

This striking, original 1959 abstract oil painting by Emil Bisttram captures the essence of midcentury American modernism with bold strokes of black, white, red, and blue . Painted on panel and set in a refined silver-gilt frame , the piece reflects Bisttram’s unique position at the crossroads of Transcendental abstraction and geometric modernism . As a pivotal figure in American art, Bisttram was instrumental in introducing avant-garde ideas to the Southwest and co-founded the Transcendentalist Painting Group in 1938. Known for his exploration of the “cosmic” through non-objective aesthetics, this particular work exemplifies his mature style—where energy, movement, and structure are held in dynamic balance. Museum-held and highly collectible , Bisttram’s works are part of major public collections, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Harwood Museum of Art. This signed original is a rare opportunity to own a powerful piece of midcentury abstract expressionist history .