Thomas Heger (born 1961 in Giengen an der Brenz, based in Stuttgart) "Palm tree and kidney table". Original title Expressive still life by Heger, who studied at the academy in Stuttgart from 1984-1990 and held a professorship at the Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design in Halle from 2006-2012. Oil or acrylic on canvas; signed, titled and dated on verso. (20)01. 180 cm x 45.5 cm. Frame. Oil or acrylic on canvas. Signed, tilted and dated (20)01 on the reverse.

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