Leon Kossoff's Late Spring Exhibition at Mitchell-Innes & Nash Reveals Colorful Evolution

From May 5 to June 18, 2011, Leon Kossoff's latest paintings were on display at Mitchell-Innes & Nash, located at 534 West 26th Street in New York City. The British artist, now in his eighties, concentrated on landscapes and portraits, employing thick layers of oil paint and a predominantly gray palette, while introducing brighter, unmixed greens compared to his 2009 exhibition. A notable focus was a cherry tree, mentioned in a July 2010 note as originating from a garden with a damaged branch. Works such as Cherry Tree, Early January (2004) and Cherry Tree, with Diesel (2004-5) illustrate this motif. His portrayals of Christchurch Spitalfields and the portraits of John and Peggy exhibit revitalized colors, showcasing his artistic vitality.