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Werner Drewes — Fight
Werner Drewes — Fight
Werner Drewes — Fight
Werner Drewes

Fight

1945

Werner Drewes combined oil paint and sand on canvas to create Fight in 1945, capturing the intensity and chaos of conflict. The mixed media approach adds texture and dimension to the work's dynamic composition. The use of sand particles within the painting creates a tactile quality that invites closer examination. This piece reflects the post-war artistic climate and its engagement with themes of struggle. Drewes's innovative technique merges traditional and experimental materials to convey movement and turbulence.

Medium
oil and sand on canvas
Dimensions

Notes

Signed to lower right 'Drewes'. Titled, dated, and inscribed to verso 'Fight 340 '45'. This work has been confirmed by the Estate of Werner Drewes and is sold with a letter of authenticity. Provenance: The Artist | ACA Galleries, New York | Estate of Larry Casper, past president of the Appraisers Association of America

🔨 Auction Lot

Post War & Contemporary Art

May 14, 2026

Estimate: $8,000$10,000

Lot 214

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Werner Drewes, Fight, 1945

Werner Drewes combined oil paint and sand on canvas to create Fight in 1945, capturing the intensity and chaos of conflict. The mixed media approach adds texture and dimension to the work's dynamic composition. The use of sand particles within the painting creates a tactile quality that invites closer examination. This piece reflects the post-war artistic climate and its engagement with themes of struggle. Drewes's innovative technique merges traditional and experimental materials to convey movement and turbulence.

Medium
oil and sand on canvas
Dimensions
46.4 x 31.1 cm
Year
1945
Seen at
Wright, Chicago, United States

Related themes

Dynamic Composition, Mixed Media Canvas, Gestural Art, Movement And Energy, Abstract Expressionism, Conflict Imagery, Textured Surface, Post-War Anxiety, Oil and Sand, Experimental Technique