Wols: Alfred Otto Wolfgang Schulze 1913-1951

This is the catalog for a retrospective exhibition of Wols (Alfred Otto Wolfgang Schulze), known as a pioneer of abstract painting. Published in conjunction with the exhibition held in 1977, it traces his creative journey through paintings, drawings, and prints. Limited to 300 copies.

Born in Germany, Wols primarily worked in France and is one of the artists who greatly influenced post-war European art. In addition to reproductions of his works, this book includes texts by his wife Grety Wols, Shuzo Takiguchi, and Yusuke Nakahara, offering a multifaceted interpretation of his art and the historical context.

Wols's work, which progressed from intricate line drawings to abstract painting expressions, holds an important position in the consideration of post-war art and Art Informel. This exhibition catalog is now a rare find.

[Title] Wols: Alfred Otto Wolfgang Schulze 1913-1951
[Publisher] Gallery Vaudard
[Publication Date] 1977
[Page Count] 50 pages
[Size] Approx. 1852404mm / 165g
[Format] Softcover
[Language] Japanese
[Title Reading] WORUSU
[Author/Editor, etc.] Grety Wols/text, Shuzo Takiguchi/text, Yusuke Nakahara/text, Fuji Television Gallery/planning
[Printing] -
[ISBN] -
[Condition] Used [5] Fair (Minor peeling marks on cover and spine, minor corner damage, slight tanning on edges)
[Accessories] None
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[Related Exhibition] Wols Exhibition (1977)

Alfred Otto Wolfgang Schulze (Alfred Otto Wolfgang Schulze) 1913-1951

Born in Berlin, Germany. Painter, photographer.

Moved to France in the 1930s and worked under the name "Wols." He engaged in diverse expressions including photography, drawing, watercolor, and oil painting.

He is regarded as a pioneering figure in Art Informel and abstract expressionism in post-war European art and is often discussed alongside artists such as Jean Dubuffet and Jean Fautrier.

His representative works include "Blue Phantom," "Composition," and "L'Oeil de Dieu."

Major collections include the Centre Pompidou, Museum of Modern Art (New York), Tate, and Nationalgalerie (Berlin).

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