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John von Wicht Art

American, 1888-1970
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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Artist: John von Wicht
Dealer: Caldwell Gallery Hudson
Untitled-009 Abstraction in Reds mixed media painting by John Von Wicht
By John von Wicht
Located in Hudson, NY
One of a group of over 100 works personally selected by the artist and gifted to a close personal friend in 1969, this work was never matted, framed, glued, taped or exposed to light...
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1950s Abstract Expressionist John von Wicht Art

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Paper, Mixed Media

Red's Moving abstract oil painting by John von Wicht
By John von Wicht
Located in Hudson, NY
Red's Moving OIl on canvas, 24" x 32" 25.75" x 34" x 1.75" framed Signed "V. Wicht" lower right. Inscribed and titled verso "John Von Wicht / Red's Moving / 24 x 32 / 1962". About t...
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1960s Abstract John von Wicht Art

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Canvas, Oil

Untitled-005 mixed media on paper by John Von Wicht
By John von Wicht
Located in Hudson, NY
This abstract artwork is one of a group of over 100 pieces personally selected by the artist, and gifted to a close personal friend in 1969. Please note this painting was never matte...
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1950s Abstract Expressionist John von Wicht Art

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Paper, Mixed Media

Untitled-059 mixed media on paper by John Von Wicht
By John von Wicht
Located in Hudson, NY
This abstract artwork is one of a group of over 100 pieces personally selected by the artist, and gifted to a close personal friend in 1969. Please note that this painting was never ...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist John von Wicht Art

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Paper, Mixed Media

Conflict, 1941 gouache by John Von Wicht
By John von Wicht
Located in Hudson, NY
Conflict (1941) Gouache on paper 20" x 12" 27 ½" x 19 ¼" x 1 ½" framed Signed "V. Wicht" lower right. An important work from the artist's "Force" series, which were executed in hom...
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1940s Abstract John von Wicht Art

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Paper, Gouache

Deep as the Night, an oil painting by John Von Wicht
By John von Wicht
Located in Hudson, NY
This work is one of a group of over 100 works personally selected by the artist, and gifted to a close personal friend in 1969. Exhibited: 1967 National Academy Annual Exhibition -...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist John von Wicht Art

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Canvas, Oil

Untitled-055 mixed media abstraction by John Von Wicht
By John von Wicht
Located in Hudson, NY
What is exceptional about this artwork is that it has never been matted, framed, glued, taped or exposed to light. It is one of a group of over 100 pieces personally selected by the...
Category

1960s Abstract John von Wicht Art

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Untitled-052 mixed media on paper by John Von Wicht
By John von Wicht
Located in Hudson, NY
This abstract artwork is one of a group of over 100 pieces personally selected by the artist, and gifted to a close personal friend in 1969. Please note that this painting was never ...
Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist John von Wicht Art

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Untitled-113 mixed media abstraction on paper by John Von Wicht
By John von Wicht
Located in Hudson, NY
One of a group of over 100 works personally selected by the artist and gifted to a close personal friend in 1969, this work was never matted, framed, glued, taped or exposed to light...
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1950s Abstract Expressionist John von Wicht Art

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

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