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Wolf Kahn — The Magnetic Attraction of the Deep Woods
Wolf Kahn

The Magnetic Attraction of the Deep Woods

1996

Wolf Kahn's 1996 oil on canvas captures a dense woodland interior bathed in his signature luminous color harmonies, where soft lavenders, greens, and warm yellows pulse between the vertical rhythms of tree trunks. The work embodies Kahn's unique fusion of American Realism and Abstract Expressionism, using bold, gestural strokes to evoke both the physical presence and the mysterious, almost otherworldly pull of the forest. The painting invites the viewer into a meditative space where color and light transcend mere representation, conveying the deep, irresistible allure of nature.

Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

Notes

Execution: Painted in 1996, this work will be included in the Wolf Kahn Foundation's Catalogue Raisonné Project of the artist's work and is accompanied by a letter of acceptance issued by the Wolf Kahn Foundation.

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Modern & Contemporary Art

February 28, 2026

Estimate: $70,000$100,000

Sold: $167,700

Lot 47

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Wolf Kahn, The Magnetic Attraction of the Deep Woods, 1996

Wolf Kahn's 1996 oil on canvas captures a dense woodland interior bathed in his signature luminous color harmonies, where soft lavenders, greens, and warm yellows pulse between the vertical rhythms of tree trunks. The work embodies Kahn's unique fusion of American Realism and Abstract Expressionism, using bold, gestural strokes to evoke both the physical presence and the mysterious, almost otherworldly pull of the forest. The painting invites the viewer into a meditative space where color and light transcend mere representation, conveying the deep, irresistible allure of nature.

Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
132.1 x 132.1 cm
Year
1996
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Landscape Painting, Pastel Palette, Male Artist, Colorist, Luminous Mood, American Artist, Post-Impressionism, Abstract Expressionism, Nature, Established Artist, Forest Scene, Oil on Canvas

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