Poul Gernes (b. Frederiksberg 1925, d. Ängelholm 1996)
Untitled, c. 1970. Unsigned. Lacquer paint on masonite. 91×91 cm.
Literature: Ulrikka S. Gernes & Peter Michael Hornung: “The Medicine of Colours. Poul Gernes and Copenhagen University Hospital at Herlev”, Borgen, Copenhagen 2003, the motif repeated on a larger scale in the decoration of the hospital's lobby (1968–1976), reproduced p. 15. Exhibited (presumably): “Poul Gernes”, Jysk Kunst Galerie, Bredgade, Copenhagen, November 1970. The exhibition mentioned in Jane Pedersen: “Der er dejligt i Danmark viser Poul Gernes” (It's nice in Denmark, shows Poul Gernes), Borgen, Copenhagen 1971, the exhibition mentioned p. 90 and p. 114. Provenance: Galerie Mikael Andersen, Copenhagen. Provenance: Private collection, Denmark. Acquired from the above.
We thank Ulrikka Gernes and Klara Karoline's Foundation for the information they kindly made available for the cataloging.
Condition report available on request.
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