Georg Alexander Mathéy

German, born Austria-Hungary (now Romania), 1876 - 1968

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The image contains angular shapes and zigzagging lines creating an abstract composition. A central figure resembles a dancer holding a fan, surrounded by shapes resembling musicians playing instruments. Triangle-like formations suggest an oil derrick. Faces with elongated features and theatrical mask-like expressions are depicted with angular lines echoing the style of the composition.
Georg Alexander Mathéy, Cirque de Paris, 1922, woodcut, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.82.1

Cirque de Paris

Georg Alexander Mathéy · 1922 · woodcut ·  Accession ID  1974.82.1

The image shows bold, angular lines creating two human figures amidst curved and jagged lines representing foliage. The figures have elongated limbs and simplified facial features and stand under a textured sun and crescent moon. The background is filled with stylized plant shapes resembling leaves and vines that intertwine around the figures.
Georg Alexander Mathéy, Adam and Eve, 1921, woodcut on Japanese paper, Gift of Jacob Kainen, 2002.98.360

Adam and Eve

Georg Alexander Mathéy · 1921 · woodcut on Japanese paper ·  Accession ID  2002.98.360