Leda McAlister Untitled Figurative Composition

Updated September 5, 2026

Artist: Leda McAlister Title: Untitled (Figurative Composition) Date: 1993 Medium: Acrylic on canvas Signed: Signed and dated lower right "Leda McAlister 1993" Frame: Contemporary black and gilt wood frame A large and expressive acrylic on canvas by Canadian artist Leda McAlister, executed in 1993. This compelling figurative composition depicts a dynamic, elongated human figure emerging from sweeping abstract forms in a palette of muted greys, blues, olive greens, and earth tones. The energetic brushwork and gestural application of paint create a powerful sense of movement and emotion, blending abstraction with recognizable human form. The composition reflects influences of late twentieth-century expressionism, emphasizing line, texture, and rhythm rather than literal representation. Its substantial scale and dramatic vertical format make it an impressive statement piece suitable for both residential and corporate collections. Artist Biography: Leda McAlister is a Canadian contemporary artist whose work explores the intersection of abstraction and the human figure. Her paintings often employ expressive brushwork, layered compositions, and a restrained palette to convey movement and emotion. While not widely represented in the secondary auction market, her works are found in private collections and reflect the strong influence of Canadian expressionist painting during the late twentieth century. Documentation on the artist is limited, suggesting that much of her work has circulated privately rather than through major commercial galleries or auction houses.

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