A powerful and emotionally resonant abstract oil on canvas by Swiss-American artist Hans Burkhardt (1904–1994), one of the early pioneers of Abstract Expressionism on the West Coast. Signed and dated 1967 in the lower right corner, the painting embodies Burkhardt’s signature style—gestural, visceral, and layered with psychological depth. His work from this period often engages with themes of conflict, mortality, and transcendence, expressed through a sophisticated use of color, texture, and form. The painting is presented in a striking silver gilt wood frame, enhancing its contrast and visual presence.

Burkhardt’s influence in postwar American art is profound. A contemporary of Arshile Gorky and other members of the New York School, he later moved to Los Angeles, where he continued to innovate and mentor a new generation of artists. His canvases reflect a lifetime of philosophical and artistic inquiry, often bridging East Coast abstraction with West Coast emotionalism. This 1967 work is a compelling and collectible example of his mid-career output, ideal for collectors of modern American painting and historically important abstract expressionist works.