Karl Fred Dahmen Abstract Prints
German, 1917-1981
Karl Fred Dahmen (1917–1981) was a German painter, sculptor, and printmaker known for his dynamic abstract compositions and expressive use of color and form. Born in Stolberg, Germany, Dahmen initially trained as a blacksmith before studying painting at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf. He emerged as a prominent figure in the post-war German art scene, experimenting with various styles including abstraction and gestural painting. Dahmen's work often explored themes of nature, industrialization, and the human condition, reflecting his own experiences and observations of the world around him. Throughout his career, he exhibited extensively in Germany and internationally, gaining recognition for his innovative approach to art-making. Today, Dahmen's works can be found in major museums and collections worldwide, where they continue to captivate audiences with their vibrant energy and emotive power.to
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Artist: Karl Fred Dahmen
Growth/ A Warm Letter, Abstract Aquatint Etching by Karl Fred Dahmen
By Karl Fred Dahmen
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Karl Fred Dahmen
Title: Growth / A Warm Letter
Year: 1980
Medium: Aquatint Etching, signed, numbered, dated, and titled in pencil
Edition Size: 75
Image Size: 22 x 28.25 inc...
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1970s Minimalist Karl Fred Dahmen Abstract Prints
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Etching, Aquatint
Semiotische Komposition, Abstract Geometric Aquatint Etching by Karl Fred Dahmen
By Karl Fred Dahmen
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Karl Fred Dahmen
Title: Semiotische Komposition
Year: 1977
Medium: Aquatint Etching, signed, numbered, dated, and titled in pencil
Edition: 49/75
Image Size: 27.5 x 21.5 inc...
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1970s Minimalist Karl Fred Dahmen Abstract Prints
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Etching, Aquatint
Germat - Etching by Karl Fred Dahmen
By Karl Fred Dahmen
Located in Roma, IT
Germat is an original color etching realized by the German artist Karl Fred Dahmen in 1974.
Hand-signed, titled, dated and numbered on the lower margin. Edition 94 of 100 prints.
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Karl Fred Dahmen Abstract Prints
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Etching
$885 Sale Price
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Bastion, Abstract Aquatint Etching by Karl Fred Dahmen
By Karl Fred Dahmen
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Karl Fred Dahmen
Title: Bastion
Year: 1976
Medium: Aquatint Etching, Signed, numbered, dated, and titled in pencil
Edition: 49/75
Size: 35 in. x 27.5 in. (88.9 cm x 69.85 cm)
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1970s Minimalist Karl Fred Dahmen Abstract Prints
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Etching, Aquatint
February (abstract print from Domberger series)
By Karl Fred Dahmen
Located in New York, NY
From the "Edition Domberger 1980"
Signed and numbered with publisher embossing
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20th Century Abstract Expressionist Karl Fred Dahmen Abstract Prints
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Screen
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Untitled - Original Screen Print by Karl Fred Dahmen - 1971
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