Artist Index: Wendlandt, Kurt

"Aus dem 'Ossian'-Zyklus: Siehe der Mond erscheint, die Felsen stehen grau" (Lichtgraphik - Fotogramm, Solarisation). 1975. Unique large-format vintage gelatin silver print on photo canvas. 35,5 x 48 cm. Mounted to grey board (56,5 x 70 cm), signed, titled and dated by the photographer in pencil below the image on the mount; titled and dated by the photographer in pencil on mount verso.

Kurt Wendlandt, a versatile artist in painting, printmaking, photography, writing, and illustration, emerged as a highly creative figure in postwar West Germany. After studying at the State Academy of the Arts from 1937 to 1943 and briefly pausing his artistic work due to a war injury, he resumed his creative journey after World War II. In 1958, he began experimenting with transparent materials, leading to his first Lichtgraphiken, and his close friendship with Heinz Hajek-Halke positioned them at the forefront of Berlin's avant-garde "Lichtgraphik" movement during the 1960s. Despite limited commercial recognition, Wendlandt's light graphics and other works are now housed in numerous museums and collections. – In excellent condition.

Provenance: The estate of Kurt Wendlandt.

"Reve d'amour" (Lichtgrafik/Original-Solarisation). 1967. Unique vintage solarized gelatin silver print. 43,5 x 34 cm. Mounted in corners to cream board (corners/edges bumped,handling crease in upper edge), titled, annotated and signed by the photographer in pencil below the image on the mount.
Edges hand-torn, handling crease in upper left, lower right and near left edge mid-level, a few retouched spots, otherwise in very good condition.
Provenienz: The estate of Kurt Wendlandt.

"Transparente Schichten I" (Lichtgraphik/Original-Solarisation). 1959. Unique vintage gelatin silver print. 37 x 49,5 cm. Mounted to cream board (80 x 65 cm), signed and titled by the photographer in pencil below the image on the mount; dated by the photographer in pencil on mount verso.
A few small retouched spots, a few nicks in lower edge, otherwise in very good condition.
Provenienz: The estate of Kurt Wendlandt.

"Studie zur Apokalypse" (Lichtgrafik). 1967. Unique vintage solarized gelatin silver print. 35 x 28 cm. Titled, annotated and dated by the photographer in pencil on the verso.

Minimal nick to emulsion in lower right corner, two light handling marks in lower area, otherwise in very good condition.

Provenance: The estate of Kurt Wendlandt.

From the series "Glasröhren & Glaskörper" I/8 (Lichtgrafik). 1964/65. Unique vintage solarized gelatin silver print. 36 x 27,5 cm. Titled and annotated by the photographer in black marker on the verso.

A few minimal handling marks, otherwise in near excellent condition.

Provenance: The estate of Kurt Wendlandt.

"Winterlich" (Lichtgrafik). 1970s. Unique hand-colored vintage gelatin silver print on photo linen. 27,5 x 22,8 cm. Signed, titled and editioned 3/8 by the photographer in ink in lower edge; photographer's stamp and annotated by the photographer in ink on the verso.

In excellent condition.

Provenance: The estate of Kurt Wendlandt.

"Turmfigur" (Lichtgrafik/Original-Solarisation). 1959 (?). Unique vintage solarized gelatin silver print. 52,5 x 40,5 cm. Signed and dated in lower edge, mounted to brown board, titled by the photographer in ink below the image on the mount

The German painter, printmaker, photographer, author and illustrator Kurt Wendlandt was among the most creative artists of postwar West Germany. Since his studies at the State Academy of the Arts 1937-43, his artistic development was continuously interrupted, also due to a war injury. After the war he finally was able to work again and he began experimenting with many transparent materials; in 1958 he produced his first Lichtgrafken. Heinz Hajek-Halke was a close friend and both artitsts were part of the avantgarde "Lichtgrafik" scene of Berlin in the 1960s. Because Wendlandt neglected his commercial promotion, his photographs are hardly known. Nevertheless his light graphics and other works can be found in many museums and collections today. – Minimal handling marks, otherwise in very good condition.

Provenance: The estate of Kurt Wendlandt.

"Lichtbaum" (Lichtgraphik/Original-Solarisation). 1960s. Unique vintage gelatin silver print. 42 x 31 cm. Mounted to grey board (70 x 50 cm), signed and titled by the photographer in pencil below the image on the mount.

A few small retouched spots, a few small nicks in edges, a few light handling marks, otherwise in very good condition.

Provenance: The estate of Kurt Wendlandt.

"Transparente Schichten II" (Lichtgraphik/Original-Solarisation). 1960s. Unique vintage gelatin silver print. 36 x 48,5 cm. Mounted to grey board and mounted to cream board (50 x 65 cm), signed and titled by the photographer in ink below the image on the mount.

Minimal handling mark lower left near edge, otherwise in very good condition.

Provenance: The estate of Kurt Wendlandt.

"Studie zur Apokalypse" (Lichtgraphik/Solarisation). 1960s. Unique vintage gelatin silver print. 48 x 35 cm. Mounted in upper edge to board (65 x 50 cm), signed and titled by the photographer in pencil below the image on the mount.

The German painter, printmaker, photographer, author and illustrator Kurt Wendlandt was among one of the most creative artists of postwar West Germany. Since his studies at the State Academy of the Arts 1937-43, his artistic development was continuously interrupted, also due to a war injury. After the war he finally was able to work again and he began experimenting with many transparent materials; in 1958 he produced his first Lichtgraphiken. Heinz Hajek-Halke was a close friend and both artitsts were part of the avantgarde "Lichtgraphik" scene of Berlin in the 1960s. Because Wendlandt neglected his commercial promotion, his photographs are hardly known. Nevertheless his light graphics and other works can be found in many museums and collections today. – A few small nicks in edges, a few light handling marks, otherwise in very good condition.

Provenance: The estate of Kurt Wendlandt.

"Ossians Gesänge" (Lichtgraphik). 1960s. Unique large-format vintage gelatin silver print on thick warm-toned paper. 34 x 49 cm. Mounted board (50 x 65 cm), signed, titled and dated by the photographer in pencil below the image on the mount.

The German painter, printmaker, photographer, author and illustrator Kurt Wendlandt was among one of the most creative artists of postwar West Germany. Since his studies at the State Academy of the Arts 1937-43, his artistic development was continuously interrupted, also due to a war injury. After the war he finally was able to work again and he began experimenting with many transparent materials; in 1958 he produced his first Lichtgraphiken. Heinz Hajek-Halke was a close friend and both artitsts were part of the avantgarde "Lichtgraphik" scene of Berlin in the 1960s. Because Wendlandt neglected his commercial promotion, his photographs are hardly known. Nevertheless his light graphics and other works can be found in many museums and collections today. – A few small handling marks, otherwise in very good condition.

Provenance: The estate of Kurt Wendlandt.

"Wintergedicht V" (Jean Gabser - Lichtgraphik). 1960s. Unique vintage gelatin silver print. 40 x 30 cm. Mounted to grey board, signed and titled by the photographer in pencil below the image on the mount.

Some cracks to emulsion in left corners, light crease mark in upper right, otherwise in very good condition.

Provenance: The estate of Kurt Wendlandt.

"Dame mit Fischen" (Lichtgraphik/collage). 1965. Unique large-format vintage gelatin silver print on photo linen. 42 x 29 cm. Flush-mounted to board, signed, titled and dated by the photographer in pencil below the image on the mount, mounted again to board (68 x 48 cm).

Slight buckling in left edge, otherwise in near excellent condition.

Provenance: The estate of Kurt Wendlandt.

"Glassplitter Ib" (Lichtgraphik). 1975. Unique large-format vintage gelatin silver print on photo linen. 57 x 44 cm. Signed and titled in pencil below the image in the margin; photographer's stamp and annotated by the photographer in ink on the verso.

Traces of previous mounting on the verso, otherwise in near excellent condition.

Provenance: The estate of Kurt Wendlandt.

Images of islands - Lichtgraphiken/collages. Late 1950s. 8 vintage hand-colored gelatin silver prints on canvas. Each circa 28,5 x 39,5 cm. Each signed and titled by the photographer in pencil in lower margin, mounted along upper edge to board (slightly soiled).

The German painter, printmaker, photographer, author and illustrator Kurt Wendlandt was among one of the most creative artists of postwar West Germany. In 1958 he produced his first "Lichtgraphiken". Heinz Hajek-Halke was a close friend and both artitsts were part of the avantgarde "Lichtgraphik" scene of Berlin in the 1960s. – Prints in near excellent condition.