RearView #2

Jan Schoonhoven rarely made such elaborate notes on the reverse side of his reliefs as in the case of R70-38 (1970), acquired by German photographer Lothar Wolleh in the year of its creation. But above all, Schoonhoven's text is a curious case of Dutch sobriety.

27/6 '70. 
I took a look at this work, here at Lothar's place.
He told me that it fell to the floor.
Doesn't matter!
​This work of art is for Lothar, Mrs Wolleh and Ollivier.
​Jan J. Schoonhoven

R70-38, 1970 (reverse, detail)
Emulsion paint, paper and cardboard on wood,
124 x 84 cm
​Private collection