{"product_id":"german-american-abstract-expressionist-erwin-wending-oil-painting-bold-flowers","title":"German American Abstract Expressionist Erwin Wending Oil Painting Bold Flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H: 25.5, W: 21.5 IN\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eErwin Wending 1914-1993\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlower Still Life Impasto Painting Oil on canvas Hand signed lower left\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDimensions: Framed 25.5 X 21.5 canvas 20 X 16\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eErwin Wending (1914–1993) was a German-born Jewish American artist recognized primarily for his Abstract Expressionist and Expressionist paintings. His work frequently features vibrant landscapes, cityscapes, and still-life compositions. Born in Freiberg, Germany, in 1914, Wending studied at the Dresden Art Academy until 1937. Wartime Migration: He emigrated to Mandatory Palestine (now Israel) in 1937 before moving to Paris in 1939 to study at the École des Beaux-Arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe is occasionally referred to as an Israeli artist. Following the German occupation of France in 1940, he fled to London, where he attended the St. Martin's School of Art on a grant. Life in America: In 1947, Wending immigrated to New York, where he spent the remainder of his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWending’s style is characterized by heavy impasto, bold color palettes, and a semi-abstract approach to traditional subjects. His work has been compared to Lee Krasner, Max Beckmann, Lyonel Feininger and George Grosz as well as Grace Hartigan and Perle Fine Key Themes: Still lifes (often floral), harbor scenes, and Mid-Century Modern abstract cityscapes. Exhibitions: His work has been widely exhibited in both England and the United States. Museum Collections: Notably, his work is included in the permanent collection of Yad Vashem in Israel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51628636176682,"sku":"a_17694302S1","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/4021\/3802\/files\/mobilejpegupload_2CDFDFB6AEE6415E8A8489D71C84EEE4_master_86f6a77e-6e1b-4cab-ae01-82bb12967480.jpg?v=1780512123","url":"https:\/\/lionsgallery.com\/products\/german-american-abstract-expressionist-erwin-wending-oil-painting-bold-flowers","provider":"Lions Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}