OTTO TSCHUMI (1904-1985)
Untitled, 1944
Charcoal on paper
16 7/8 x 15 inches; 42.8 x 38 cm (sheet)
This work is unique
Signed and dated 'tschumi 44' lower right
Dedicated by the artist in pencil lower margin [to both Kornfelds warm wishes and all the best for the New Year, tschumi's 30.12.58] 'den beiden Kornfelds herzlichst und alles gute zum neuen Jahr, tschumi's 30.12.58'
This work is an accomplished abstracted portrait of a woman. As though revealed by memory, the subject emerges with velocity and precision heightened by the uniform rows of strokes that...
This work is an accomplished abstracted portrait of a woman. As though revealed by memory, the subject emerges with velocity and precision heightened by the uniform rows of strokes that twist in layers, building the charcoal upon the paper surface giving the work it's opaque black texture.
Provenance
The personal collection of Eberhard Kornfeld (1923-2023), Bern