East German Art Gerhard Altenbourg Elspeth: a trace, perhaps -. 1982. Pitt crayon, litho chalk and pencil on wove paper. 61 x 27 cm. Signed, dated, titled and with the artist's blindstamp. Mounted freestanding in passepartout in dots, framed under glass. - In very good condition. Delicate, fine-lined composition. Janda 82/37 - Provenance: Galerie Brusberg, Hanover. - As an important representative of German post-war art, Gerhard Altenbourg's early works in particular are characterised by the traumatic experiences he faced as a young man at the front. This gave rise to a unique visual language characterised by a mixture of abstract forms, symbolic and figurative elements. His drawings are characterised by a special, expressive intensity, whereby a combination of delicate, fine lines with powerful, sometimes chaotic structures creates an exciting pictorial dynamic. Altenbourg's works should not only be understood as simple depictions, but also as an emotional form of expression that reflects people's inner selves, their fears and desires. Pencil on wove paper. Signed, dated, titled and with artist's dry stamp. Spot-mounted freestanding to mat, framed under glass. - Very well preserved. Delicate, fine-lined composition. - As an important figure in German post-war art Gerhard Altenbourg's early work is particularly characterised by the traumatic experiences he faced as a young man at the war front. These experiences led to a unique visual language characterised by a mixture of abstract forms, symbolic and figurative elements. His drawings are characterised by a special, expressive intensity, whereby the combination of delicate, fine lines with powerful, sometimes chaotic structures creates an enthralling dynamic. Altenbourg's works are not intended to be seen as simple depictions, but as an emotional form of expression that reflects the inner life of people, their fears and desires. 2400