Dschunke. 1913.
Brush and India ink drawingand watercolor.
Signed in lower left. On delicate creme, machine-made Japon. 26.9 x 19.1 cm (10.5 x 7.5 in), size of sheet. [CH].
This work was made during a stay in China in autumn of 1913. In his journal Nolde mentions that he captures junks sailing Han River in a few watercolors. [CH].
• Realizing such great effect with just a few lines is a true masterstroke!
• One of the few watercolors that were made in China.

With a photo expertise from Prof. Dr. Manfred Reuther, former director of the Foundation Ada and Emil Nolde, Klockries, from October 28, 2019.

PROVENANCE: Raemisch/von Teuffel Collection, Krefeld/Berlin
Private Collection, Northern Germany (inherited from the above).