ANTES, HORST
1936 Heppenheim

Title: "Großes Federbild".
Date: 1975.
Technique: Acrylic on canvas.
Measurement: 120 x 150cm.
Notation: Titled, inscribed, dated and signed verso top: großes Federbild Aquatec 1975 Antes.
Frame/Pedestal: Studio bar.


Provenance:
- Gimpel & Hanover Galerie, Zürich
- Private collection Switzerland
- Private collection North Germany

Exhibitions:
- Gimpel & Hanover Galerie, Zürich 1976

Literature:
- Mehlstäubler, Arthur: Horst Antes - Werkverzeichnis der Gemälde, vol. 4, 1972 bis 1975, Künzelsau 2013, cat. rais. no. 1975-34, ill.
- Exhib. cat. Horst Antes, Gimpel & Hanover Galerie, London 1976, cat. no. 1, ill.

- Typical work in the artist's iconic style with 'Cephalopod'
- Exemplary of Antes' ongoing exploration of existential themes such as isolation and transience
- Particularly expressive work with a fragile, surreal atmosphere.