Prince Jurgen Von Anhalt

Prince Jurgen von Anhalt (German, 1942-2008) Untitled, 2007 signed and dated 'J v Anhalt / 2007' (lower right) and further signed and dated (on the reverse) acrylic on canvas 39 x 46 1/4in (99 x 117.5cm) 'I am greatly stimulated by the climate, environment, the audience and the dramatic moment.' Prince Jurgen von Anhalt Prince Jurgen von Anhalt created his paintings with the use of heat and velocity of a jet engine, rather than merely liberating paint from a can with a brush. By doing so, von Anhalt merged his medium with one of the most important transportation tools of our time--the jet plane. To accomplish this, von Anhalt directed paint into a force several times greater than hurricane winds; the heat from the jet engine welds and blends the paint onto reinforced canvas. The result is a synthesis of power, timing and environment. The jet blast itself created the most unusual texture and structure, which von Anhalt believed could not be achieved by brush or palette knife alone. His paintings capture his vision of color, texture and balance and reflect the cities where the productions were executed. No stranger to dramatic moments, von Anhalt's works were often created amidst large audiences and television cameras.

Prince Jurgen von Anhalt (German, 1942-2008) Untitled, 1989 acrylic on canvas 89 x 80in (226.1 x 203.2cm) unframed Footnote: Provenance: Private Collection, Palm Springs, California (acquired directly from the artist)