Charcoal on pergamin
Germany, around 1930
Adolf Hölzel (1853-1934) – German painter and pioneer of modernism
Image dimensions: 11.5 x 15 cm
Mounted in golden glass frame: 25.5 x 28.5 cm
Very good condition
The auction record for a charcoal drawing by the artist is currently set at approx. €5.400

The late work of the artist consists of experimental small-scale drawings. This charcoal drawing is part of this group of works and was probably made around 1930. Depicted is a loose yet complex composition, constructed of representational shapes on the cusp of abstraction. Drawing style and imagery are spontaneous and reveal the artists modernity and innovational strength even in the last days of his life.

Condition:

The drawing is mounted in a glass frame and is in a very good condition with slight signs of age and wear. The golden frame is slightly chipped. The framed dimensions are 25.5 x 28.5 cm, while the image measures 11.5 x 15 cm.

Adolf Hölzel (1853-1934)

Adolf Hölzel was born in May 1853. From 1872 onwards he started studying at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna and continued his studies fin 1876 in Munich. Together with Ludwig Dill and Arthur Langhammer he founded the Dachau Painting School. Moreover he was co-founder of both the Munich Secession and the Vienna Secession and is thus regarded as pioneer of modernism. More and more he turned away from a naturalistic imagery towards abstract compositions. In 1916 the Hölzel-Circle originated that consisted of his pupils and followers. Furthermore he was responsible for the establishment of a painting class for women. (nlu)

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