
Nachtwache
1982
This densely composed oil painting presents a nighttime scene populated by multiple figures engaged in various activities within an urban environment. The composition is characterized by a dark, theatrical palette dominated by blacks, blues, and earth tones, with accents of bright color that draw the eye across the canvas. Figures appear fragmented and overlapping, some rendered in grotesque or exaggerated forms, creating a sense of social commentary and psychological intensity. The work employs expressionist techniques with gestural brushwork and distorted proportions, suggesting themes of urban chaos, social interaction, and perhaps moral or political critique. The nocturnal setting and crowded arrangement evoke the energy and alienation of modern city life.
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Overall
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
Notes
Contemporary Day Auction, Sotheby's, sale on 2026-05-15.
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Day Auction
May 15, 2026
Estimate: $80,000 – $120,000
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