Ashen Composition No. 5, an original abstract expressionism abstract painting in soft graphite on canvas, shown hung on a gallery wall
Surface detail 1 of Ashen Composition No. 5, abstract expressionism texture in soft graphiteSurface detail 2 of Ashen Composition No. 5, abstract expressionism texture in soft graphite

Abstract Expressionism

Ashen Composition No. 5

Hand-painted by , Resident Painter & Studio Lead
EUR 1,110449 600 FtOriginal / one of a kind / price incl. VAT

Composed in soft graphite, Ashen Composition No. 5 is a horizontal abstract canvas from our studio. The abstract expressionism method gives it a depth that photographs only hint at.

The cart is a demonstration. To buy this original abstract painting, contact the gallery or call +36 30 196 8633.

Original Certificate Worldwide shipping Ready to hang
Original, signed work with a certificate of authenticity
Shipped ready to hang, worldwide from Budapest
Hand-painted in the studio, never a print
Trusted by collectors across 20+ countries

Specifications

Specifications
TechniqueAbstract Expressionism
FormatHorizontal
OrientationLandscape
Size classLarge
Dimensions120 x 90 cm
MediumMixed media on canvas
SurfaceGallery-Wrapped Cotton Canvas
FinishSatin
Palettesoft graphite
Year2025
ReferenceAP-158-AEX

About this original abstract expressionism painting

The canvas records the act of painting itself, in sweeping gestural marks that read as pure energy. This is abstract expressionism in monochrome, where movement and contrast replace any subject.

Nothing in the composition is accidental. Each passage was adjusted against the last until the balance held, then the artist stopped.

Where Ashen Composition No. 5 belongs

Place it in a bedroom above the main piece of furniture, centred and hung at eye level, and the whole space immediately looks more resolved.

This horizontal canvas measures 120 x 90 cm, a considered scale for bedroom walls and any interior with room to let a single piece of large canvas art breathe. As black and white abstract art it introduces no colour to clash with a changing scheme, which is part of what makes monochrome wall decor so durable.

Materials, finish and care

The work is painted on gallery-wrapped cotton canvas and finished with a satin surface, then stretched on stable bars and finished cleanly on every edge.

As an original work it is unrepeatable: there is one of this canvas, and owning it means owning the only one.

Caring for your canvas

Keep this original painting out of direct sunlight and damp, dust it gently with a soft dry brush, and avoid sprays or solvents on the surface. Treated well, gallery-quality canvas wall art like this holds its crisp monochrome contrast for decades. Every piece is hand-painted in our Budapest studio and shipped ready to hang, worldwide.

Format, finish and provenance

As layered mixed media art, this piece is a satin finish painting, an archival quality art surface on uv resistant canvas that stays true for decades. In format it is contemporary wall art, and it ships as gallery wrapped canvas, ready to hang art with framed canvas art neatness on every edge. Bought as gallery direct art, straight from the artist, it is authentic signed art with a certificate of authenticity.

Painted by
Resident Painter & Studio Lead

Daniel Kovacs is a Budapest abstract painter who works in acrylic pouring, palette knife and heavy impasto on cotton canvas. He has spent fifteen years in the studio refining textured, non-figurative surfaces and writes about the craft behind every original painting the gallery sells.

More from the studio

One of a kindAn original abstract painting, signed by the artist. There is exactly one in the world.
Certificate includedFull provenance with a signed certificate of authenticity.
Insured deliveryShipped worldwide from Budapest, packed to gallery standard, ready to hang.
Talk to the galleryPersonal advice on scale, placement and secure payment before you buy.

Questions about Ashen Composition No. 5

Can I see the painting before I buy?
We are always happy to send additional photographs or a short video of a piece in natural light, and to answer any question about surface, tone or scale. For serious enquiries within reach of Budapest, viewing by appointment can also be arranged. Just get in touch and we will help you decide with confidence.
Is a certificate of authenticity included?
Yes. Every original painting ships with a signed certificate of authenticity recording the title, dimensions, medium and year. It establishes provenance, which matters if you ever insure, resell or pass the work on, and we recommend storing it as carefully as the painting itself.
Can I commission a similar piece in a different size?
Often, yes. Many works can be revisited as a commission in a size made for your wall, worked in the same technique and monochrome palette. Because each canvas is hand-painted the new piece will be its own original rather than a copy. Contact us with your wall dimensions and we will discuss what is possible.
Does it arrive ready to hang?
Yes. The painting is stretched on stable bars, finished on every edge and fitted for hanging, so in most cases you simply unpack it and put it on the wall. Gallery-wrapped works with painted edges are designed to hang frameless, though a floating frame can be added if you prefer a crisp border.

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