Michael Morgner

Morgner, Kurt Thomas Michael

German, born 1942

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The image shows organic shapes and flowing lines in a burnt sienna hue on a dark gray background. The abstract design resembles the silhouette of a hunched figure or creature, surrounded by shapes similar to ancient script or hieroglyphics. The forms suggest a skeletal structure, similar to prehistoric cave paintings or fossil imprints. The lower portion of the composition features circular shapes reminiscent of weathered coins or stone carvings.
Michael Morgner, Angst (Fear), 1995, black, gray, and brown ink washes with asphalt and stamping on wove paper, Gift of Batuz Foundation, 1996.58.1

Angst (Fear)

Michael Morgner · 1995 · black, gray, and brown ink washes with asphalt and stamping on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1996.58.1

The image shows a series of overlapping shapes and lines, including organic splashes and jagged, angular forms. It is an abstract composition with areas of dark and light gray intermingling with patches of brown and white. Amidst the arrangement, there is a central brown shape surrounded by textured surfaces. The overall effect suggests an abstract interplay between geological elements and undefined structures.
Michael Morgner, Brennende Mann (Burning Man), 1989, black, gray, and brown ink washes with asphalt and stamping on wove paper, Gift of Batuz Foundation, 1996.58.3

Brennende Mann (Burning Man)

Michael Morgner · 1989 · black, gray, and brown ink washes with asphalt and stamping on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1996.58.3

The image displays angular shapes and splattered lines across the canvas. It features sharp edges and splashes, with lighter lines within darker shapes. The central form hints at a silhouette or a figure gesturing upwards.
Michael Morgner, Schreitende (Striding), 1989, black and brown ink washes with asphalt and stamping on wove paper, Gift of Batuz Foundation, 1996.58.2

Schreitende (Striding)

Michael Morgner · 1989 · black and brown ink washes with asphalt and stamping on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1996.58.2

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Ecce Homo

Michael Morgner · 1995 · etching in brown and black printed from 2 plates on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1996.58.6

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Ecce Homo

Michael Morgner · 1995 · etching in brown and black printed from 2 plates on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1996.58.5

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Ecce Homo

Michael Morgner · 1995 · etching in brown and black printed from 2 plates on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1996.58.4

Bibliography

1994

  • Près du Golgotha: Morgner. Exh. cat. Diözesan Museum, Trier and Marmelsteiner Kabinett, Würzburg, c. 1994.