Adolf de Haer

de Haer, Adolf

German, 1892 - 1945

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This is a drawing of skeletal figures intertwined in a dark, abstract scene.
Adolf de Haer, Der Geile Tod (Lustful Death), 1921, woodcut on wove paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.265

Der Geile Tod (Lustful Death)

Adolf de Haer · 1921 · woodcut on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.265

The image features a complex network of sharp, angular lines and jagged shapes. Some shapes resemble fish with fins and eyes, while others resemble organic elements such as leaves or plant fronds. The composition appears chaotic and intriguing, with overlapping lines and intersecting shapes suggesting movement and interaction between the forms.
Adolf de Haer, Gespräch mit Fischen (Conversation with Fish), 1920, woodcut on wove paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.266

Gespräch mit Fischen (Conversation with Fish)

Adolf de Haer · 1920 · woodcut on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.266