(Feld am See, Carinthia, 1927–1987) “Sehr alte Landschaft II”, sand picture, signed and dated Bischoffshausen 57, inscribed in the artist’s hand on the reverse Hans Bischoffshausen, “Sehr alte Landschaft”, II. Oktober 1957, with indication of dimensions and inscribed BS 1581, oil, PVC and sand on wooden panel, 49.5 x 65 cm, framed, (K)

Reproduced in:
Arnulf Rohsmann, Bischoffshausen, Struktur – Monochromie – Reduktion, published by Ritter, Klagenfurt 1991, page 41

Provenance:
Galleria del Cavallino, Venice (stamped on the reverse)
Private Ownership, Italy

The so-called Sand Pictures date from the second half of the decade. They are flat reliefs made from a mixture of coarsely grained sand, frequently dyed, and synthetic binder, which is then spread onto a wooden board or masonite. Various symbols are impressed into the rough surface of the relief, which is reminiscent of masonry. These signs have diverse origins; their losses and irregular outlines seem to be the result of coincidence; the traces carved into the wet sand with a finger and the impressed indentations reveal similarities to the gestural paintings done at the same time, while the compositions may also contain calligraphic elements. Therefore, at first glance, these works resemble subversive graffiti whose anonymous traces interfere with appropriated public areas. ...
from the above mentioned literature