
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
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
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.
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary Art
February 28, 2026
Estimate: $70,000 – $100,000
Sold: $167,700
Lot 47
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