Lot 151

Maxim Kopf (1892 - 1958) ALGIERS

Maxim Kopf studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague under prof. Bukovac, Thiele and Krattner and in Dresden with prof. Gussmann. The beginnings of his work were influenced by expressionism, he painted landscapes and biblical themes, but also the theme of the Buddha. Maxim Kopf enjoyed traveling and exploring unknown regions. The port of Algeria he paints with sovereign bravure and excels in juxtaposing valleurs of sea blue and red and yellow accents of ships and their masts or chimneys side by side in an excellent way. We can also see crimson reflections as a visual rhyme in the foreground on the water surface. The rareness of his work – in addition to the unquestionable artistic skill and aesthetic qualities it displays – increases its low availability on the market. Due to the artist's fate, a large part of his work is missing.