{"product_id":"fall-splendor-by-wolf-kahn","title":"Fall Splendor by Wolf Kahn","description":"Wolf Kahn\u003cbr\u003e 1927-2020 | American \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eFall Splendor\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed \"W Kahn\" (lower center)\u003cbr\u003e Oil on canvas \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A masterwork of modern American landscape painting, \u003cem\u003eFall Splendor\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies Wolf Kahn's revolutionary approach to color field painting and his ability to beautifully blend abstraction and realism in his depictions of the natural world. This luminous canvas demonstrates Kahn's singular talent for merging European modernism with American landscape traditions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The composition captures the ephemeral brilliance of changing fall leaves in New England, rendered in the artist's signature soft brushwork and a radiant palette of complementary colors—blazing oranges against cool blues and turquoise greens against vivid magentas. Kahn frequently described his aim as capturing the \"tension between the observed and the invented,\" and this work perfectly exemplifies that philosophy. The tree line remains legible as an autumn grove, yet the heightened hues transcend naturalistic depiction, transforming the scene into a splendid celebration of color and light. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Wolf Kahn stands among the most significant American landscape painters of the late 20th century, celebrated for his unique synthesis of Abstract Expressionist color theory with plein air observation. Born in Germany and emigrating to America as a child, Kahn studied under Hans Hofmann, whose teachings on color relationships profoundly influenced his artistic development. Throughout his prolific career spanning over six decades, Kahn developed a distinctive visual language that captured the essential character of American landscapes through bold chromatic harmonies rather than literal representation. His works are held in the collections of major museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This work is accompanied by a letter of acceptance issued by the Wolf Kahn Foundation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Painted 1995 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 17 1\/2” high x 23 1\/2” wide (44.5 x 59.7 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 25” high x 30 7\/8” wide x 1 1\/4” deep (63.5 x 78.3 x 3.2 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Thomas Segal Gallery, Boston\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, acquired from the above circa 2000\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e This work will be included in the Wolf Kahn Foundation's forthcoming catalogue raisonné.","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44585350267015,"sku":"32-2614","price":98500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-2614_1_cbf79cfe-d94c-4dc2-b9ac-b7ebaefc31ad.png?v=1778512972","url":"https:\/\/rauantiques.com\/products\/fall-splendor-by-wolf-kahn","provider":"M.S. Rau","version":"1.0","type":"link"}