Rote Blumen in Vase. 1919.
Water-tempera on grained paper, laid on board.
Lower right monogrammed and dated. 67.7 x 48.5 cm (26.6 x 19 in), the full sheet.
[AR].
• In the works made in the last two decades of his life, the specific characteristics and peculiarities of his art become manifest.
• In the present work, color is the composition's actual medium.
• He moves the bright flowers in an abstract grid of lines and surfaces into the center of the representation.
• Works from this creative period are among his most sought-after works on the international auction market (source: artprice.com).

Accompanied by a written confirmation of authenticity by the Christian Rohlfs Archive at Osthaus Museum, Hagen, from October 5, 2023. The work will be included into the archive with the number CRA 243/23.

PROVENANCE: Muson Gallery, New Haven.
Private collection Maryland.
Private collection Southern Germany.