108 - MODERSOHN, OTTO

MODERSOHN, OTTO 1865 Soest–1943 Rotenburg Title: Mondaufgang. Date: Ca. 1923/24. Technique: Oil on canvas. Measurement: 67 x 101 cm. Notation: Signed lower left: O Modersohn. Frame: Craftsman's frame. This painting is a reworking of one of the artist’s most sought-after motifs, which he repeatedly adapted for commissioned works. The first version, ‘Moonrise over the Moor’, was painted in 1897 and is now in the Weimar Castle Museum. We are grateful to Mr Rainer Noerres, Otto-Modersohn-Museum Fischerhude/ Ottersberg, for the kind scientific support Provenance: - Private collection North RHine-Westphalia - VAN HAM art auctions, Cologne, 272nd auction, 3rd December 2008, lot 140 - Private collection North Rhine-Westphalia (acquired frorm the previous owner) - Charakteristic landscape depiction of the Worpswede swamp vy the most famous representative of the artist colony - At that time this motif was one of the most sought after ones of the artist that were repeatedly commissioned in different variations - With delicate colour adjustments the artist masterfully captures the landscape in the vespertine twilight Throughout his career, Otto Modersohn focused on landscape painting. Inspired by the French Barbizon painters, he developed an artistic style that expressed a direct relationship with nature, unencumbered by academic conventions. In his naturalistic compositions, deeply rooted in his homeland, he was concerned not so much with capturing details as with the overall chromatic effect. Thus, his balanced compositions are rendered in subtle color harmonies of gray, blue, and brown tones, enlivened by bright red accents. “Moonrise” is rendered in the same manner. In the evening twilight, a moor ditch, meadows with birch trees ruffled by the wind, and solitary cottages appear, above which wispy bands of clouds drift across the sky. In the foreground stands a little girl, seen from behind. Leaning against a tree, she is lost in contemplation of this natural spectacle. At the same time, the child invites us to follow her example and become one with nature. A harmonious and emotive atmosphere emanates from this painting. It is a striking example of the poetry and quiet grandeur inherent in Modersohn’s works. Estimated shipping costs for this lot: The lot is unsuitable for parcel shipping. Transport only by shipping company after consultation following the auction. additional shipping insurance Shipping insurance up to total invoice amount of 25,000 Euros: max. 41.65 Euro over a total invoice amount of 25,000 Euros: 1.8 o/oo USA by individual arrangement after the auction. #Otto Modersohn #Expressionism #Berlin Secession #Germany #Modern Art #1920s #Figure / Figures #Painting #Modern Art.