Mosaic „Die Nacht“, 1925/1926
Corner pavilion in the Ehrenhof, coloured glass mosaic
(H x W)561 × 1052 cm
About the workIn 1925, the Dutch artist Johan Thorn Prikker was commissioned by the architect Wilhelm Kreis to create two glass mosaics for the opposing corner pavilions at the current Kunstpalast and NRW-Forum. Featuring abstract geometric motifs, the works are related to each other; their titles Der Tag (The Day) and Die Nacht (The Night) refer to the geographical position of the two structures, which are situated on a north-south axis. "Die Nacht" features dark colours, while the twinkling golden star motifs conjure the image of a nocturnal celestial event.
Provenance1925 entstanden anlässlich der Errichtung des Gebäudes
Inventory numberP 2023-10
