painting with a GERMAN QUOTE

Nitsamu · July 7th, 2009, 08:39 PM

Ive been looking for this painting for years. I first saw it in MOMA in New York City about 2 years ago. I don't believe its there anymore because ive gone back more than once looking for it.

It is a small watercolor about 11x17". It is a scene of a path leading to a beach, possibly with a rickety fence lining the pathway...one that you would see going to any public beach.

The colors are cool and inviting. the paint layed on very gently with diluted blues and greens with bits of yellow.

The most important part of this painting is the quote on the bottom. In German it says something that begins with "Mit Ruckenwind...Der Weg". This quote is what I'm so interested in. The artist is a man who is obviously German with a very common german last name which unfortunately I cannot remember. If anyone knows the name of the artist, painting, or has any information on the quote I would be forever grateful!

July 9th, 2009, 08:51 AM

I can't find the exact watercolour, but this sounds very much like Max Liebermann, especially his Beach at Katwijk/ Am Strand von Katwijk

Nitsamu · November 30th, 2009, 09:57 AM

UHG so close but no cigar. Although Liebermanns style is very similar to the artist I am looking for. Thanks for the attempt. I will search for this quote to the death.

John · November 30th, 2009, 10:08 AM

Is it possible the work was part of a temporary exhibition and that's why you can't find it again? Here's a link to a list of the MoMA's past exhibitions, by year:

http://www.moma.org/explore/exhibitions/2009

July 7th, 2009, 08:39 PM	#1
Nitsamu Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 9	painting with a GERMAN QUOTE Ive been looking for this painting for years. I first saw it in MOMA in New York City about 2 years ago. I don't believe its there anymore because ive gone back more than once looking for it. It is a small watercolor about 11x17". It is a scene of a path leading to a beach, possibly with a rickety fence lining the pathway...one that you would see going to any public beach. The colors are cool and inviting. the paint layed on very gently with diluted blues and greens with bits of yellow. The most important part of this painting is the quote on the bottom. In German it says something that begins with "Mit Ruckenwind...Der Weg". This quote is what I'm so interested in. The artist is a man who is obviously German with a very common german last name which unfortunately I cannot remember. If anyone knows the name of the artist, painting, or has any information on the quote I would be forever grateful!

November 30th, 2009, 09:57 AM	#3
Nitsamu Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 9	thank you UHG so close but no cigar. Although Liebermanns style is very similar to the artist I am looking for. Thanks for the attempt. I will search for this quote to the death.

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July 9th, 2009, 08:51 AM	#2
Unregistered Posts: n/a	I can't find the exact watercolour, but this sounds very much like Max Liebermann, especially his Beach at Katwijk/ Am Strand von Katwijk

November 30th, 2009, 10:08 AM	#4
John John Malyon, host Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,401	Is it possible the work was part of a temporary exhibition and that's why you can't find it again? Here's a link to a list of the MoMA's past exhibitions, by year: http://www.moma.org/explore/exhibitions/2009