Charles Kiffer (1902–1992) Abstract composition. Oil on board. 1960s. A raw and gestural abstract work featuring a dark central form against a muted pink-red ground. The paint is applied thickly with tactile palette-knife texture, giving the surface a physical and expressive presence. The tension between the black mass and the surrounding color creates a mysterious and emotionally charged atmosphere. Artist: Charles Kiffer Material: Oil on board Actual size: 24 × 35 cm Signature: Unsigned on front (artist’s name annotated verso) Period: 1960s Condition: Light surface patina and wear, otherwise good condition. Charles Kiffer was a French painter and poster artist, best known for his portraits and iconic posters of Parisian performers such as Edith Piaf and Maurice Chevalier. Alongside his figurative work, he explored more experimental abstraction during the 1950s and 60s.