1606 - LEIPPERT, JÜRGEN (1944) "Varieté" 1983 Oil on canvas. 90 x 120 cm. Frame, HxW: 95/126 cm. Signed in red paint lower right: "Leippert". Signed and dated on the back of the canvas in black paint: “Leippert Nov. 83.” This large-format composition offers a fascinating, stage-like glimpse into a lively variety show or theater scene. Framed by red curtains hinted at on the sides, a multi-figure scene unfolds at the intersection of music, performance, and illusion: on the left, a pianist sits at the piano, while in the center and on the right, other performers and figures are depicted in intimate and gestural interaction. Crowning the action in the upper third of the painting are two large, mask-like faces that hover over the scene like theatrical symbols of comedy and tragedy. With his characteristic, fiery color palette and a free, expressive brushstroke, Leippert masterfully captures the fleeting magic and dramatic light of the theatrical world. Dated 1983, this work exemplifies the narrative and figurative power of the artist’s oeuvre in the 1980s. In very good, original condition. The colors exhibit remarkable luminosity and a dynamic, impasto application. No visible restorations or damage. Set in a simple, matching wooden frame.