George August Stahl Painting Composition (1962-63)

George August Stahl – Composition (1962–63)

A striking abstract painting by Georg W. Stahl, executed in oil on masonite. Signed on the front by the artist, with a label on the verso detailing the title, date, and medium.

Medium: Oil on masonite
Dimensions: 27" W × 25" H × 2.5" D (framed)

About the Artist
George August Stahl (b. 1903-1982, Chicago, I.L.) painter and graphic artist known for his abstract compositions and calligraphic sketches. His early training emphasized drawing and watercolor, later mastering woodcuts at Kassel's Academy of Fine Arts, a key medium in 1920s German Expressionism.

Career Highlights


Stahl's work is often compared to Willi Baumeister, Fritz Winter, and Ernst Wilhelm Nay, blending abstraction with refined, calligraphic detail. His works are held in major collections, including the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Hessen (Kassel) and the Koehnline Museum of Art.