This 1998 pastel work by Wolf Kahn titled Staccato employs short, staccato marks and broken color to create a vibrant composition. The artist uses layered pastel strokes to build an energetic and rhythmic surface that suggests landscape or abstract forms. Kahn's signature approach to color and light is evident in the luminous quality of the composition. The title references the visual rhythm created by the artist's distinctive mark making technique. The work demonstrates his mastery of the pastel medium and his commitment to chromatic exploration.