


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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