Oil on canvas. Monogrammed and dated lower right. Signed, dated, and titled on the reverse of the canvas. 100 x 80 cm.
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- Bernard Schultze is one of the most important protagonists of gestural abstract art in Germany. - Schultze uses a fascinating mixture of bright and muted colors that highlight the dynamics of upward and downward movements. - “Auf und Nieder” combines expressive power with lyrical abstraction, creating a strong visual and emotional impact.
LITERATURE: Stephan Diederich, Barbara Herrmann, Bernard Schultze. Verzeichnis der Werke, vol. 3: 1990-2005, Cologne/Munich 2015, CR no. 02/05 (no illu.).

Bernhard Schultze “Herzstücke” (Heart Pieces). Großformatige Bilder und Arbeiten auf Papier, Zellermayer Galerie, Berlin, February 19-April 16, 2011. Bernhard Schultze “Sonnen-Symphonie” (Sun Symphony). Bilder und Arbeiten auf Papier, Zellermayer Galerie, Berlin, January 21-March 31, 2012

Artist's estate. Folkwang-Museumsverein e. V., Essen. Galerie Neher, Essen (since 2022, Van Ham, Cologne, label on the reverse of the stretcher)

In very good condition. The condition report was prepared in daylight and with the aid of a UV light source to the best of our knowledge and belief.