Karl Fred Dahmen Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
German, 1917-1981
Karl Fred Dahmen (1917–1981) was a German painter, sculptor, and printmaker known for his dynamic abstract compositions and expressive use of color and form. Born in Stolberg, Germany, Dahmen initially trained as a blacksmith before studying painting at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf. He emerged as a prominent figure in the post-war German art scene, experimenting with various styles including abstraction and gestural painting. Dahmen's work often explored themes of nature, industrialization, and the human condition, reflecting his own experiences and observations of the world around him. Throughout his career, he exhibited extensively in Germany and internationally, gaining recognition for his innovative approach to art-making. Today, Dahmen's works can be found in major museums and collections worldwide, where they continue to captivate audiences with their vibrant energy and emotive power.to
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Artist: Karl Fred Dahmen
Redikte einer Planning, Abstract Minimalist Mixed Media Drawing by Karl Dahmen
By Karl Fred Dahmen
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Karl Fred Dahmen
Title: Redikte einer Planning
Year: 1980
Medium: Drawing with Mixed Media on Paper, signed and dated
Size: 17 x 22 in. (43.18 x 55.88 cm)
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Karl Fred Dahmen Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Mixed Media, Laid Paper
Abstract Mixed Media Drawing on paper by Karl Fred Dahmen
By Karl Fred Dahmen
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Karl Fred Dahmen
Title: Untitled 2
Year: 1980
Medium: Drawing with Mixed Media on Paper, signed verso
Size: 33 x 41.5 in. (83.82 x 105.41 cm)
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Karl Fred Dahmen Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Mixed Media, Laid Paper
Tagebuch August, Abstract Minimalist Mixed Media Drawing by Dahmen
By Karl Fred Dahmen
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Karl Fred Dahmen
Title: Tagebuch August
Year: 1980
Medium: Drawing with Mixed Media on Paper, signed
Size: 31 x 24.5 in. (78.74 x 62.23 cm)
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Karl Fred Dahmen Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Mixed Media, Laid Paper
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Year: 1980
Medium: Drawing with Mixed Media on Paper, signed verso
Size: 33.5 x 45 in. (85.09 x 114.3 cm)
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