Oskar Kokoschka (Austrian, 1886–1980. In Dresden, 1917–1923. Traveled extensively 1923–1931. In Vienna, 1931–1934. In Prague, 1934–1938. Naturalized Czech citizen 1935. In England, 1938–1953. Naturalized British citizen 1947. Resumed Austrian citizenship in 1975. Died in Switzerland 1980.)

Self-Portrait [Selbstbildnis]. (1913)

Oil on canvas, 32 1/8 x 19 1/2" (81.6 x 49.5 cm)
The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Purchase

Collection work meeting criteria specified in Introduction.

26.40

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Provenance:

Rosy and Ludwig Fischer, Frankfurt am Main. Before 1917 - 1924
Städtisches Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe (Municipal Museum), Halle. Acquired from Rosy Fischer, 1924 - 1937
Confiscated (as “degenerate art”) from German state-owned Museum in 1937, then sold by Nazi government.
Karl Buchholz, Berlin (on commission)
Buchholz Gallery (Curt Valentin), New York. March 1939 - 1940
The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Purchased from Buchholz, April 5, 1940

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