
in der wüste, 8.9.16
2016
A desolate, arid landscape rendered in Miriam Cahn's characteristically raw and gestural brushwork, evoking the harsh emptiness of the desert through muted, sun-bleached tones on wood. The intimate scale of the wooden support lends the work a primal, almost talismanic quality, as Cahn's urgent mark-making conjures a sense of solitude and existential exposure. The dated title grounds the painting in a specific moment of personal witness, reflecting the artist's practice of documenting emotional and political states through direct, unmediated expression.
- Medium
- oil on wood
- Dimensions
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
Notes
Execution: Painted in 2016, in Switzerland.
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary Art Evening Sale
March 29, 2026
Estimate: $350,000 – $550,000
Lot 5
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