Lot no. 488
American Post War Julian Schnabel Walt Whitman (Waterfall 1). 2016. pigment print on heavy wove paper. 126.5 x 95 cm. Signed, dated and inscribed "e.a.". Mounted in spots on support and framed under glass. - Overall very good and exceptionally fine. Splendid, rich and colour-fresh impression of the large-format depiction in full format. Copy 'epréuve d'artiste' outside the edition of 25. - In some of his works, including "Walt Whitman (Waterfall 1)", Julian Schnabel refers to the American poet Walt Whitman. He is considered one of the most influential American poets of the 19th century. Both take up motifs such as nature, individuality and the experience of the world. Schnabel's work is often seen as a visual parallel to Whitman's poetic explorations of human existence and nature, as both utilise an expressive, unconventional, powerful and highly dynamic formal language to create deeper emotional and spiritual connections. Pigment print in colours on heavy wove paper. Signed, dated and inscribed. Spot-mounted on underlying mat and framed under glass. - Overall very good and exceptionally fine. Splendid, rich and colour-fresh impression of the large-format depiction. - Artist copy aside the edition of 25 copies. - Julian Schnabel refers to the American poet Walt Whitman in a number of his works, including 'Walt Whitman (Waterfall 1)'. He is considered one of the most influential American poets of the 19th century. Both deal with motifs such as nature, individuality and the experience of the world. Schnabel's work is often seen as a visual parallel to Whitman's poetic explorations of human existence and nature, as both utilise an expressive, unconventional, powerful and highly dynamic formal language to create deeper emotional and spiritual connections. 2000
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Modern and contemporary art
14163 Berlin - Germany
07/05/2025
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