1965 "Karel Appel: Gemälde” Exhibition Catalogue With Illustrated Plates Museum Show Bochum, Germany

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A striking 1965 exhibition catalogue "Karel Appel: Gemälde." The exhibition was held at the Städtische Kunstgalerie Bochum, Germany (October 31 … Read more A striking 1965 exhibition catalogue "Karel Appel: Gemälde." The exhibition was held at the Städtische Kunstgalerie Bochum, Germany (October 31 – December 5, 1965). This museum-issued volume documents a pivotal period in Appel’s career, spanning works from 1948 through 1965—capturing both his early CoBrA movement energy and his evolving postwar visual language.

This well-preserved example presents beautifully both as a reference and as a display piece. The bold, graphic soft cover immediately reflects the Dutch artist's raw, expressive style, making this piece as visually compelling as it is historically significant.

Inside, the catalogue offers a thoughtfully structured presentation that includes “Biographische Angaben” (Biographical Notes). This is a structured timeline of Karel Appel’s career up to 1965: birth, training, early exhibitions; CoBrA founding (1948), major museum shows, biennials, awards, and international gallery representation.
“Bibliographie” (Bibliography). A list of publications about Appel up to that date: books, exhibition catalogs, journal articles, and museum references.
biographical chronology, bibliography, and a comprehensive list of the exhibited works.
“Werkverzeichnis” (Works List). You have a numbered listing of the exhibit works, including: titles (e.g., Kind und Kinderwagen, Schrei nach Freiheit), medium (Öl = oil), dimensions, year, and ownership (museum, private collection, etc.).

Printed on heavy stock suitable for framing, there are black and white and color illustrated plates throughout. The plates hightlight Appel’s dynamic use of color, form, and gesture—hallmarks of his contribution to European modernism. Text contributions include writing by Lucebert, a central figure in the CoBrA movement, adding further intellectual depth.

Pages: 54. Language: German. Dimensions: Approx. 10" H × 8-1/4 W × 1/4" D. See less