Born in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1927, Wolf Kahn fled Nazi Germany to Britain through the Kindertransport in the late 1930s. He eventually settled in the United States, where he completed high school and enrolled in the Navy. Following his service, he studied with the legendary teacher and Abstract Expressionist painter Hans Hofmann, eventually becoming his studio assistant.
In 1950, Kahn enrolled at the University of Chicago and completed his bachelor of arts degree within one year. He had his first solo exhibition at Hansa Gallery in New York City in 1953 and went on to be represented by Grace Borgenicht Gallery, where he exhibited regularly until 1995.
Kahn was the recipient of the Fulbright Scholarship, the John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship, the Award in Art from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and the Medal of Arts from the State Department. He married the artist Emily Mason in 1957. Their marriage lasted sixty-two years until Emily’s death in December 2019, just a few months before Kahn's passing. The pair lived and worked between New York City and W. Brattleboro, Vermont.
Kahn’s work has been exhibited at galleries and museums throughout North America. His work is held in important museum collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY; the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, NY; the Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY; the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA; the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden; the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, CA; and the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.
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Art Card: Wolf Kahn, High Summer 1972 (Hand signed, dated and inscribed to Tom)
By Wolf Kahn
Located in New York, NY
Art Card: Wolf Kahn, High Summer 1972 (Hand signed, dated and inscribed) Offset lithograph card 1972, ca. 1988 Hand signed, dated 2/96 and inscribed "For Tom" in black marker on the ...
Postcard
Dark Pines
By Wolf Kahn
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Wolf Kahn (1927-2020) was a German-born American artist acclaimed for his stylized landscapes, which blend natural realism with the celebration of color in the spirit of Color Field ...
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Wolf Kahn - Bay with Boats Color Monotype signed abstract color field landscape
By Wolf Kahn
Located in New York, NY
Wolf Kahn Bay with Boats, 1987 Color monotype on Somerset white wove paper Hand signed and dated by Wolf Kahn on the lower right front, bears labels on the back Frame Included: matte...
Lithograph, Monotype
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Wolf Kahn, Memorial Bridge, Springfield, Mass, signed, dated & inscribed, Framed
By Wolf Kahn
Located in New York, NY
Wolf Kahn Untitled, 1982 Original Etching 10 × 15 inches Edition AP (aside from the regular edition of 90) pencil signed, dated and inscribed to Cynthia Frame included: Ships framed ...
Etching
Hardback monograph book with dust jacket: Wolf Kahn (hand signed by Wolf Kahn)
By Wolf Kahn
Located in New York, NY
Wolf Kahn (hand signed by Wolf Kahn), 2011 Hardback monograph with dust jacket (hand signed by Wolf Kahn) Hand signed by Wolf Kahn on the title page 13 × 12 × 1 1/2 inches This gorge...
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset
Wolf Kahn's America (Hand signed and inscribed illustrated hardback monograph)
By Wolf Kahn
Located in New York, NY
Wolf Kahn Wolf Kahn's America (Hand signed and inscribed), 2003 Hand signed and dedicated hardback monograph with dust jacket Boldly signed in ink with heartfelt personal dedication ...
Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset
$200
H 24 in W 24 in
Solarium, Serigraph on Paper, Hand Signed, HC Edition of 3, 24x24 inches
By Susan Sahall
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph on paper. Hand signed, titled and numbered by the artist. From the HC edition of 3. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity included. All reasona...
Paper, Screen
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H 40 in W 83 in
Reflections on Lido Island Cyanotype Triptych, Contemporary Seascape
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series of cyanotype triptychs showcases the beauty of nature scenes, including stunning beaches and oceans, as well as the intricate textures of water, forests, and skies. These...
Lithograph, Monotype, Paper
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H 40 in W 83 in
Forest Silhouette Sunset, Blue Nature Large Triptych, Cyanotype on Paper, 2025
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series of cyanotype triptychs showcases the beauty of nature scenes, including stunning beaches and oceans, as well as the intricate textures of water, forests, and skies. These...
Paper, Lithograph, Monotype
$420
H 28 in W 40 in
Pacific Sunset Waves, Contemporary Cyanotype on Paper, Navy Blue, Beach House
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. "Pacific Sunset Waves" is an original cyanotype that abstractly shows the sunset reflections on the sea. Details: + Titl...
Emulsion, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Photographic Paper, Lithograph, Monop...
$420
H 28 in W 40 in
Serene Cove Waters, Feng Shui Seascape, Blue and White Ripples, Horizontal Print
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. "Serene Cove Waters" is a handmade cyanotype print portraying fresh ripples movements in a Greek Islands cove...
Emulsion, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Photographic Paper, Lithograph, Monop...
$420
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in
Mystic Louisiana Marsh Landscape in Blue Tones, Limited Edition Cyanotype Print
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. Exquisite landscape of a "Mystic Louisiana Marsh". Details: + Title: Mystic Louisiana Marsh + Year: 2025 + Edition Size:...
Watercolor, Lithograph, Monotype
$225
H 28 in W 120 in
Vintage MOMA Francesco Clemente Museum of Modern Art 1986 dream myth poster
By Francesco Clemente
Located in New York, NY
This three-part work spanning 10 feet was printed from the plates of Francesco Clemente’s mythological landscape Untitled A on the occasion of the 1986 MoMA, New York show of Clement...
Lithograph, Offset
$420
H 28 in W 40 in
Malibu Pine Sea View, Blue Tones California Landscape, Handmade Cyanotype, Paper
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. Stunning image of a breezy "Malibu Pine Sea View". Details: + Title: Malibu Pine Sea View + Year: 2025 + Edition Size: 50...
Watercolor, Lithograph, Monotype
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H 40 in W 83 in
Blue Tones Triptych, Serene Gorgeous Clouds, Handmade Cyanotype Watercolor Paper
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series of cyanotype triptychs showcases the beauty of nature scenes, including stunning beaches and oceans, as well as the intricate textures of w...
Lithograph, Handmade Paper, Emulsion, Monotype
$730
H 40 in W 55.2 in
Calm Water Blue Tones Diptych of Japanese Zen Pond Ripples, Feng Shui Cyanotype
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. This diptych is titled "Japanese Zen Pond Ripples", and shows ripples of water from a calming pond. Details: + Title: Ja...
Photographic Film, Emulsion, Watercolor, C Print, Color, Engraving, Lith...
Bateaux dans le Port
By Raoul Dufy
Located in New York, NY
Color lithograph, circa 1950. With the artist's printed signature as issued, lower center, and numbered 84/200 in pencil, lower right. Printed and published by Mourlot, Paris. The...
Lithograph, Color
$880
H 83 in W 40 in
Vertical Triptych of Zen Forest Waterfall, Cyanotype, Feng Shui Art, Blue Tones
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series of cyanotype triptychs showcases the beauty of nature scenes, including stunning beaches and oceans, as well as the intricate textures of water, forests, and skies. These...
Emulsion, Lithograph, Monotype, Paper
Barn and Forsythia III
By Wolf Kahn
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Wolf Kahn (1927-2020) was a German-born American artist acclaimed for his powerful landscapes, which masterfully combine elements of natural realism with the celebration of color emb...
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H 23 in W 29 in D 0.5 in
Wolf Kahn, Red Barns, rare 1980 color lithograph, hand signed 45/50, Framed
By Wolf Kahn
Located in New York, NY
Wolf Kahn Red Barns, 1980 Color Lithograph on wove paper Hand signed, dated, and numbered 45/50 by the artist on the front Original vintage wood frame included Classic 1980 Wolf Kahn...
Lithograph
Down in the Valley by Wolf Kahn (Purple and blue landscape)
By Wolf Kahn
Located in New York, NY
'Down in the Valley' is a screen print on wove paper created by Second Generation New York School artist, Wolf Kahn (1927 – 2020). As a child of German-Jewish parents, Kahn emigrate...
Screen
Wolf Kahn-Barn and Forsythia III-Signed
By Wolf Kahn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This limited edition print titled Barn and Forsythia III by renowned artist Wolf Kahn was printed by Brand X on Somerset Textured Rag paper and published by the Lincoln Center for th...
Screen
2003 Wolf Kahn 'Down in the Valley' SIGNED
By Wolf Kahn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Wolf Kahn Down in The Valley" is a serigraph that exemplifies Kahn's mastery of light and color, hallmarks of his artistic style. This piece, signed and numbered AP out of 18 in the...
Screen
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H 21 in W 25 in D 1 in
Untitled color field landscape with lake (unique, pencil signed monotype)
By Wolf Kahn
Located in New York, NY
Wolf Kahn Untitled color field landscape, 1990 Monotype on paper (unique) Pencil signed and dated by Wolf Kahn on the front Frame included: held ...
Monotype, Pencil, Lithograph, Monoprint, Screen
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H 10 in W 11.75 in
Wolf Kahn Pastels (monograph with slip case, hand signed and numbered)
By Wolf Kahn
Located in New York, NY
Wolf Kahn Pastels (monograph with slip case, hand signed and numbered), 2000 Hardback monograph with slipcase and dust jacket (hand signed and number...
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset
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H 24 in W 30 in
Orange Behind the Trees (with letter of authenticity from Museum Director)
By Wolf Kahn
Located in New York, NY
Wolf Kahn Orange Behind the Trees, 2017 Color giclee printed in fade-resistant ink on archival Hannemühle German Etching paper 24 × 30 inches hand signed in graphite and dated lower...
Giclée
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H 35 in W 40 in D 0.1 in
2003 Wolf Kahn 'Down in the Valley' Realism Pastel, Green, Yellow, White, Brown USA
By Wolf Kahn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paper Size: 35 x 40 inches ( 88.9 x 101.6 cm ) Image Size: 28.25 x 34 inches ( 71.755 x 86.36 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A: Mint Additional Details: This serigraph is a prime e...
Screen
Down In the Valley (Purple Landscape)
By Wolf Kahn
Located in New York, NY
Wolf Kahn Down in the Valley, 2006 Screenprint on wove paper 35 x 40 inches (sheet) Signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 108, plus 18 Artist Proofs With blindstamp from the print...
Screen
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H 34.5 in W 44.5 in
Wolf Kahn-Barn and Forsythia III-34.5" x 44.5"-Serigraph-2003-Realism-Pastel
By Wolf Kahn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Barn and Forsythia III printed on Somerset Textured Rag paper and published by the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City in 2003. Limited to 800 copies with an add...
Screen
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H 35 in W 40 in
Wolf Kahn-Down in the Valley-35" x 40"-Serigraph-2003-Realism-Pastel, Green
By Wolf Kahn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This serigraph is a prime example of Kahn's use of light and color that characterizes much of his work. Signed and numbered in the lower right hand corner by Kahn.
Screen