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David Leviathan
"Old Man" - Original Raw Expressionist Thick Textured Portrait - Earth Tones

2006

$8,000
£6,097.74
€7,033.10
CA$11,362.39
A$12,210.09
CHF 6,551.42
MX$143,827.34
NOK 82,376.83
SEK 75,250.70
DKK 52,562.64

About the Item

David Leviathan (Israeli, born 1964) "Old Man" 2006 Oil paint on canvas, stretcher bars The artist signed the bottom right corner of the painting. “Old Man” is a powerful figurative painting by Israeli artist David Leviathan, rendered with thick, expressive layers of oil paint that construct the face through movement rather than line. The portrait emerges slowly from the surface, built through dense impasto, scraped passages, and interwoven strokes that give the image both physical weight and emotional gravity. Leviathan does not seek likeness in a conventional sense. Instead, he captures presence. The figure’s features appear worn and weathered, shaped by time, memory, and experience. Muted earth tones, soft ochres, pale yellows, and bruised pinks are layered and reworked, allowing traces of earlier decisions to remain visible. The paint itself becomes a record of lived history, echoing the subject’s age and introspection. Known for his psychologically charged portraits, Leviathan often explores themes of identity, vulnerability, and endurance. In “Old Man,” the face feels suspended between emergence and dissolution, as if hovering at the threshold between inner life and outward form. The background dissolves into atmosphere, pushing the viewer’s focus toward the expressive density of the face and the tactile surface of the paint. About the Artist: Born in Israel, Leviathan developed his visual language through sustained engagement with painting as a physical and intuitive process, favoring layered compositions and textured surfaces that reveal evidence of time, revision, and touch. His work often balances structure and spontaneity, allowing color, gesture, and density to build meaning rather than relying on overt representation. Leviathan’s paintings are characterized by complex stratifications of paint, scraped and reworked areas, and a nuanced palette that moves between earthy tones and heightened chromatic moments. This process-driven approach gives his work a sense of depth and quiet intensity, inviting prolonged viewing and close inspection. While abstract in form, his compositions often suggest spatial relationships, emotional states, or internal landscapes without becoming literal. Throughout his career, David Leviathan has remained committed to painting as a contemplative and evolving practice. His work reflects a sensitivity to material, balance, and restraint, positioning him within a lineage of contemporary abstraction that values process, surface, and atmosphere. His paintings are held in private collections and are appreciated for their timeless quality and thoughtful construction.
  • Creator:
    David Leviathan (1950, Israeli)
  • Creation Year:
    2006
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)Width: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Period:
  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    The painting exhibits light, age-appropriate wear consistent with its age and remains in excellent overall condition, with the surface and structure well-preserved.
  • Gallery Location:
    Carmel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU138029842192

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