7219 - Niemeyer-Holstein, Otto

Niemeyer-Holstein, Otto View from the Tabu Window Oil on hardboard. 1967. 47.5 x 70 cm. Monogrammed “ONH” in the lower right (scratched into the wet paint); inscribed “WV 1688” on the reverse. Soldner 2577, work number 1688. “Tabu”—that is what Otto Niemeyer-Holstein called his converted studio and residence on the island of Usedom in Lüttenort, a haven of peace and seclusion. The view from its windows appears frequently as a recurring motif in his work. The artist gazes directly out at nature through the large panes, and only the vertical mullion of the window marks the angle of view. Using the handle of his brush, the artist scratches sharp scribbles and vigorous clusters of lines into the wet paint, revealing the lighter, differently colored undercoats. The resulting shimmering effect aptly captures the glistening reflections of the rain-soaked garden landscape. Provenance: Private collection, Berlin - Please request condition reports for the lots, as the condition is usually not specified in the catalog. - Please ask for condition reports for individual lots, as the condition is usually not mentioned in the catalog.