Meyer Kupferman (1926-2003) abstract portrait oil painting on canvas 1975

This is a unique and emotionally powerful original oil painting on canvas by Meyer Kupferman (1926–2003). Dated 1975 and signed Kupf in the lower right corner, this 30" x 40" unframed portrait features Kupferman’s bold abstract expressionist style, depicting a contemplative young figure rendered in richly textured, moody tones. The work conveys deep introspection, with visible impasto brushwork and a hauntingly expressive face at its center.

✔️ Medium: Oil on canvas
✔️ Artist: Meyer Kupferman
✔️ Date: 1975
✔️ Signature: Signed lower right “Kupf ‘75”
✔️ Dimensions: 30" x 40" (unframed)
✔️ Condition: Good overall vintage condition with minor surface irregularities consistent with age

This piece offers collectors a rare glimpse into the visual art practice of a major American composer, showcasing Kupferman's deep emotional range and experimental aesthetic in a different medium.

About the Artist:

Meyer Kupferman (1926–2003) was a renowned American composer and multidisciplinary artist. Known for blending diverse musical elements—jazz, atonality, Romanticism, and serialism—Kupferman composed over 1000 works in nearly every genre. He taught at Sarah Lawrence College for over four decades and was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1975, the same year this painting was created. His visual art, much like his music, explores psychological depth, layered complexity, and bold abstraction.

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