In "Bananas" (2003), Oswald Tschirtner distils the form of the everyday object into pure, linear clarity. Executed in Indian ink and delicate yellow watercolour, the two bananas are rendered with his characteristic restraint, bordered by clean, unwavering lines and subtly shaded with light washes of colour. Above the forms, the handwritten word “Bananen” offers both title and visual anchor, while the minimalist composition draws the viewer into a contemplative pause.
Tschirtner, one of the most renowned figures of Art Brut, was known for reducing the world to its essentials. This drawing exemplifies his radical simplicity—stripped of excess, infused with quiet presence, and executed with an economy that speaks volumes.
An iconic work from a master of minimalist figuration, Bananas is a rare opportunity to own an original 2003 Tschirtner. Its clarity and balance make it an ideal acquisition for both seasoned collectors of Art Brut and admirers of quiet visual poetry.
Medium: Watercolour, Indian ink
Genre: Object
Year: 2003
Dimensions: 20.9 cm x 14.7 cm
Copyright: ©Privatstiftung – Künstler aus Gugging
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