An evocative abstract oil on canvas, signed and dated 1968 by Hans Gustav Burkhardt (1904–1994), a key figure in American modernism and California Abstract Expressionism. This richly textured painting is framed in a gilt-wood frame and demonstrates Burkhardt’s signature use of color, form, and emotional intensity. His deep connection to the New York School and early exposure to the modernist movement shaped a unique visual language that strongly influenced West Coast abstraction. Burkhardt arrived in Los Angeles in 1937, making him one of the earliest conduits between East Coast and West Coast abstract art.

Hans Burkhardt's paintings are celebrated for their raw expressiveness and philosophical depth. He frequently explored themes of war, peace, and the human condition, predating and influencing many of his contemporaries. His work has been exhibited internationally, with growing recognition in museums and academic circles. This 1968 piece offers collectors a significant and early example of postwar American abstraction, firmly rooted in the evolving dialogue between European modernism and American expressionism.