Joseph Weisz

Weiss, Joseph

German, born 1894

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This is a painting of a rider on a galloping horse in an abstract, stormy landscape. Bold lines and strong contrast between dark and light create motion and energy. The horse and rider are central, with elongated limbs and flowing mane and tail. The background features swirling forms that convey movement. The scene has a dramatic, almost mystical quality, emphasizing speed and force within a turbulent environment. The style is reminiscent of a mid-20th-century artist known for expressive depictions.
Joseph Weisz, Edda, der Weltbrandt, 1923, woodcut, Rosenwald Collection, 1952.8.541

Edda, der Weltbrandt

Joseph Weisz · 1923 · woodcut ·  Accession ID  1952.8.541

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Blumen und Tiere (Flowers and Animals)

Joseph Weisz · 1951 · portfolio with 8 hand-colored woodcuts ·  Accession ID  1980.45.1504-1511

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Berghauswurz/Alpenapollo

Joseph Weisz · 1951 · hand-colored woodcut ·  Accession ID  1980.45.1510

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Himmelsherold/Bergeidechse

Joseph Weisz · 1951 · hand-colored woodcut ·  Accession ID  1980.45.1509

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Kugelblume/Aurorafalter

Joseph Weisz · 1951 · hand-colored woodcut ·  Accession ID  1980.45.1504

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Quellsteinbrech/Taufrosch

Joseph Weisz · 1951 · hand-colored woodcut ·  Accession ID  1980.45.1505

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Stumpfblatterige Bergweide/Alpenleinzeisig

Joseph Weisz · 1951 · hand-colored woodcut ·  Accession ID  1980.45.1511

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Polsternelke/Alpensalamander

Joseph Weisz · 1951 · hand-colored woodcut ·  Accession ID  1980.45.1506

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Einblutiges Wintergrun/Blauer Laufkafer

Joseph Weisz · 1951 · hand-colored woodcut ·  Accession ID  1980.45.1507

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Weinroter Steinbrech/Heller Alpenblauling

Joseph Weisz · 1951 · hand-colored woodcut ·  Accession ID  1980.45.1508