


Looking Down River
1983
Wolf Kahn's 1983 oil painting depicts a view of a river landscape seen from an elevated vantage point. The composition invites the viewer to look downward into the river valley, creating a sense of spatial depth and immersion in nature. Kahn's approach to landscape painting emphasizes color relationships and atmospheric effects rather than precise topographical detail. The oil medium allows for rich layering and blending of colors that evoke the changing light and mood of the natural world. This work exemplifies the artist's lyrical approach to capturing the essence of landscape through color and form.
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Dimensions
Notes
Signed to lower right 'W. Kahn'. Signed to tape on verso 'Wolf Kahn'. Dated and inscribed to verso '#15 1983'. Provenance: Grace Borgenicht Gallery, New York | Private Collection
🔨 Auction Lot
Post War & Contemporary Art
May 14, 2026
Estimate: $40,000 – $60,000
Lot 226
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