Gallery Edition – Symbolic Figure of a Man in a Folk Costume by Arnold Peter Weisz-Kubnan – 44×54 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative In the midst of the early 20th century’s avant-garde ferment, Arnold Peter Weisz-Kubnan’s “Symbolic Figure of a Man in a Folk Costume” (1930-1935) embodies the artist’s innovative synthesis of Abstract Expressionism and figurative representation. This pioneering work showcases Weisz-Kubnan’s masterful deployment of impasto brushwork, which imbues the figure with a tactile, almost three-dimensional quality. The palette, characterized by bold reds, greens, yellows, and browns, is deliberately chosen to evoke a sense of earthy, folkloric authenticity. By juxtaposing these vibrant hues, Weisz-Kubnan crafts an atmosphere that oscillates between the organic and the symbolic, underscoring the figure’s role as a cultural signifier.When enlarged to 44×54 inches, “Symbolic Figure of a Man in a Folk Costume” assumes a commanding presence within a luxury interior environment. The chromatic structure, now more pronounced, ge