Carl Buchheister

Composition Gowa

1958

Not on display

Artist: Carl Buchheister 1890–1964
Original title: Komposition Gowa
Medium: Ink and watercolour on paper
Dimensions: Support: 322 x 240 mm
Collection: Tate
Acquisition: Presented by Willi Kemp 1991
Reference: T06450

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During the 1920s, Buchheister painted in a geometric, abstract style, influenced by Constructivism. With the rise of Nazism, his avant-garde approach was seen as reflecting seditious foreign influences, and he was condemned as a degenerate artist, and forbidden to continue painting. He began to make art again after the war, now following the more gestural, calligraphic style seen in these works.

Gallery label, September 2004

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