Art (1945-contemporary) > Abstract Art Post-War Ernst Wilhelm Nay - Biography

Ernst Wilhelm Nay
1902 - 1968
Ohne Titel. 1961.
Pencil drawing.
Lower right signed and dated. On cardboard by Schoellers Parole (with blindstamp). cm (51 x 72,8 in), the full sheet.
[MH].
• Profound, complex explorations of forms and structures.
• Ernst Wilhelm Nay's works are characterized by rhythmic lines and a vigorous composition.
• Nay's pencil drawings are distinguished by their impressive clarity and often meditative quality.
The work is listed in the regularly updated and expanded (online) catalog of E. W. Nay's paper works by Dr. Magdalene Claesges, Cologne, under the number “WV-C 61-054.”.
PROVENANCE: Collection of Prof. Alfred Caspari, Frankfurt am Main
Private collection, Berlin (since 1985, Karl & Faber, Munich).
LITERATURE: Karl & Faber, Munich, 169th auction, October 29, 1985, lot 497 (illu.).
In good condition. With tiny, barely noticeable brown spots.
For information concerning the condition, please view the high resolution image / backside image.