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John von WichtUntitled (2)c. 1950
c. 1950
$14,400
£11,213.76
€12,755.62
CA$20,738.40
A$22,757.81
CHF 11,886.51
MX$272,094.86
NOK 150,563.75
SEK 140,429.03
DKK 95,266.59
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John von Wicht (German-American, 1888 - 1970) was a painter and printmaker whose abstract works evolved from European modernism to dynamic, expressionistic forms. Born in Holstein, Germany, he studied at the Grand Duke of Hesse’s private school and the Royal School for Fine and Applied Arts in Berlin. After serving in World War I, he immigrated to the United States, experimenting with abstraction and showing at the Whitney Museum and Passedoit Gallery. Von Wicht’s work integrated geometric and organic forms, often inspired by calligraphy and music. Our exhibit features several beautifully framed von Wicht works on cotton paper, highlighting the vibrant color, spatial complexity, and masterful surface handling that define his oeuvre.
- Creator:John von Wicht (1888-1970, American)
- Creation Year:c. 1950
- Dimensions:Height: 38.5 in (97.79 cm)Width: 43 in (109.22 cm)
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- Condition:This condition report is provided as a courtesy to assist potential buyers and is a matter of opinion, not a statement of fact, and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
- Gallery Location:Columbia, MO
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1976217266092
John von Wicht
John von Wicht John von Wicht (German American, 1888–1970) was known for his vibrant, geometric abstractions and later, more expressive compositions. Born in Malente, Germany, von Wicht began his art training at a young age, apprenticing in a painting and decorating shop and later studying lithography, stained glass, and mosaics at the Royal School of Fine and Applied Arts in Berlin. After World War I, he emigrated to the United States in 1923, where he initially worked in stained glass and mosaics. He settled in Brooklyn Heights, and quickly became involved in the American art scene. He exhibited with the American Abstract Artists group and in numerous solo shows in the 1940s, and gained some recognition. His work evolved from structured geometric abstractions to a freer, more emotive style, often inspired by the New York Harbor, where he served as a supply barge captain during World War II.
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