
ergeben
1996
"Ergeben" by Miriam Cahn is an oil on linen painting that exemplifies the Swiss artist's gestural and emotionally charged approach to abstraction. The work demonstrates Cahn's characteristic use of bold, expressive brushwork and a raw, unrefined aesthetic that often engages with themes of vulnerability and surrender, as suggested by the German title meaning "devoted" or "resigned." Cahn's practice, rooted in both painting and performance, creates a visceral visual language that prioritizes immediate emotional experience over formal refinement.
- Medium
- oil on linen
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
New Now: Modern & Contemporary Art
April 10, 2025
Lot 9
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