Pencil and watercolor on strong paper
Germany, 1988
Wolf Vostell (1932-1998) – German painter, sculptor and happening artist
Each signed and dated in pencil ‘Vostell 88’
Inscribed, signed and dated ‘(Après Gericault) VOSTELL 88’ and ‘(Après Rodin) Vostell 88’ respectively on the reverse
Sheet size: each approx. 34 x 25.5 cm
Very good condition
Provenance: Private collection, Berlin
Set of three watercolors with dynamic nudes in yellow, red and orange from the extensive oeuvre of Wolf Vostell

The three drawings by the German artist Wolf Vostell were created in 1988 and each depicts an entangled a couple making love. The contours of the bodies are drawn with fine, flowing pencil lines and then colored with broad brushstrokes. The nude is a recurring theme in Vostell’s work. Here the artist was inspired by motifs from works by Théodore Géricault and August Rodin, which he interpreted in his own manner.



The drawings are each signed and dated in pencil ‘Vostell 88’ as well as inscribed, signed and dated ‘(Après Gericault) VOSTELL 88’ and ‘(Après Rodin) Vostell 88’ respectively on the reverse. They are in very good condition. The edges are a little toned and the sheets are mounted on paper along the upper corners. The narrow wooden frames show minor signs of wear. The sheets each measure approx. 34 x 25.5 cm. The framed dimensions are 43 x 34.5 cm.



Wolf Vostell (1932-1998)

The German artist Wolf Vostell is a pioneer of the happening art and the Fluxus movement. After his training as a lithographer, he visited the art academies in Paris and Düsseldorf. 1961 he organized the first happening in Germany: the Cityrama in Cologne. Further international events followed with other artists, among other Nam June Paik, Joseph Beuys and Dick Higgins. In his artistic oeuvre Wolf Vostell dealt with global political events. (tfa)

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