Markus Lüpertz
1941

Eisenbahnschienen-Motte (Dithyrambisch). 1969.
Oil on canvas.
Signed on the reverse of the canvas. 192 x 250 cm (75.5 x 98.4 in).
[MH].

• Made in 1969, this work is part of Lüpertz's “dithyrambic” phase, its monumental size adding to its striking presence.
• The clearly defined shapes and intense color fields create a bold visual impact.
• Works by the artist are held in major international collections, including the Pinakothek der Moderne, Munich, the Museum of Modern Art, New York, the Tate Gallery, London, and the Centre Pompidou, Paris.

The authenticity of this work has kindly been confirmed orally by the Markus Lüpertz studio. We are grateful for the kind advice.

PROVENANCE: Galerie Lelong, Zürich/Paris (with the label on the reverse).