Artwork
Herbstvision
Herbstvision is an oil painting by the Constructivist artist Otto Freundlich. It dates from 1935 and is held in the collection of the Hamburger Kunsthalle.
About this work
Overview
Herbstvision is a 1935 oil painting by Otto Freundlich, a German artist of Jewish descent known for his contributions to early abstract art.
Technique & Style
The work exemplifies geometric abstraction, aligning with the constructivist movement. Freundlich's style was influenced by cubism, reflecting his extensive time spent in France.
History & Provenance
Freundlich created Herbstvision while living in exile. The painting is now part of the Hamburger Kunsthalle collection.
Context
Freundlich's life was cut short when he was murdered at Majdanek concentration camp in 1943 during the Holocaust.
Artist & collection
Artist
Otto Freundlich (10 July 1878 – 9 March 1943) was a German painter and sculptor of Jewish origin.
