Barbara Keidel
Composition VI (Minimal, Abstract, Uecker, Geometric)
1994
Pencil Drawing on heavy Paper
Size: 6.29 x 7.48 (16 x 19 cm)
Signed, dated and titled by hand
COA provided

*Condition: Good - consistent with age. Deep Colors. No yellowing, staining, soiling or structural issues.

Barbara Keidel (1939–2021) was a German painter known for her work in Berlin. She studied at the Hochschule der Künste and was recognized with awards like the Karl Hofer Society Prize. Her artistic style transitioned from figurative work with bold colors in the 1960s to abstract pieces focusing on color fields inspired by nature. She also worked extensively in printmaking techniques, including lithography and woodcuts. Keidel was married to sculptor Michael Schoenholtz and was an influential figure in the German art scene.

Keywords: Barbara Keidel, German painter, abstract art, pop art, lithography, woodcut, Hochschule der Künste, Berlin, Karl Hofer Prize, Michael Schoenholtz.