Ian Henderson Conflicting Bodies Oil on Canvas

Updated September 5, 2026

Artist: Ian Henderson Title: Conflicting Bodies Date: 1967 Medium: Oil on canvas Signed: Signed lower right "Ian Henderson '67" Verso: Inscribed "Conflicting Bodies", 36" × 27", Oil on Canvas, Ian Henderson, 1967 Sight Size: 27 x 36 in. Frame Size: 30.5 x 39.5 in. A striking mid-century abstract oil on canvas by Canadian artist Ian Henderson, titled Conflicting Bodies, painted in 1967. This dynamic composition exemplifies the bold abstract expressionist movement of the late 1960s, featuring dramatic gestural forms, heavily textured impasto, and a sophisticated palette of crimson, black, white, and cream. The composition is divided between an energetic lower register of intersecting geometric and linear forms and an airy upper field punctuated by sweeping crimson arcs, creating a compelling sense of tension and movement befitting the title. The thickly applied paint and palette-knife work provide exceptional surface texture and visual depth. Artist Biography: Ian Henderson is a Canadian painter recognized for his abstract works produced during the 1960s and 1970s. Influenced by Abstract Expressionism and post-war modernism, Henderson explored spatial relationships, gesture, and texture through richly layered compositions. His paintings emphasize movement and structural balance while employing bold colour contrasts and expressive impasto. His work has appeared in Canadian exhibitions and private collections.

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