Conrad Westpfahl

German, born 1891

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The image shows flowing lines forming ambiguous shapes reminiscent of human figures. It creates the impression of two intertwined figures, with one raising a hand to its head and the other draped around the first. The contrasting colors of blue and earthy brown suggest the figures are wrapped in fabric or emerging from shadows. This abstract depiction draws connections to classical sculptures or figures in a dance or embrace.
Conrad Westpfahl, Reunion of Cupid and Psyche (Wiederkehr von Amor und Psyche), 1952, color woodcut, Gift of the German People, 1955.5.62

Reunion of Cupid and Psyche (Wiederkehr von Amor und Psyche)

Conrad Westpfahl · 1952 · color woodcut ·  Accession ID  1955.5.62

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In the Net of Hephaistos (Im Netz des Hephaistos)

Conrad Westpfahl · 1952 · color woodcut ·  Accession ID  1955.5.63