Oil on canvas. The reverse side of the canvas is inscribed with the catalogue raisonné details and a directional arrow. 96 x 128 cm. . [KA].
- Energy, vitality, and force: the unmistakable hallmarks of Brüning’s painting. - Brüning was one of the leading figures of German Informel. - In 1959, 1964, and 1968, he participated in documenta II, III, and 4 in Kassel. - In the same family collection for 35 years. - Works by Peter Brüning are included in, among others, the Sammlung Ludwig in Aachen, the Osthaus Museum in Hagen, and the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart.
We are grateful to Dr. Marie-Luise Otten, for her kind expert advice.
LITERATURE: Marie-Luise Otten, Peter Brüning - Studien zu Entwicklung und Werk. Catalogue raisonné, Cologne 1988, CR no. 257 (illustrated in b/w on p. 356).

Private collection, North Rhine-Westphalia (acqwuired in 1990, Galerie Heimeshoff, Essen). Ever since in family ownership

In good condition. The impasto reddish-brown paint shows isolated signs of fine craquelure in center-left. The edges of the painting are slightly rubbed in places and have minimal scuffing due to framing. This condition report was compiled in daylight with the aid of a UV light source and to the best of our knowledge and belief.