Endpaper with Animals

Johann Maisch

Associated Names
Johann Maisch

Artist, German, active c. 1820 - 1849

This is a drawing of various animals arranged in a grid. The image features animals depicted in a simplistic, stylized manner within distinct rectangular panels, creating a gridded appearance. Each animal is shown in a profile view with minimalistic foliage around them. The animals include lions, tigers, elephants, camels, and other creatures, rendered with minimal detail but enough for recognition. The color palette includes strong orange for the animals against a pale blue-green background, creating a contrasting effect. The artwork is signed "IMAISCH" at the bottom, suggesting its origin from "NURNBERG." The style of rendering emphasizes clear outlines and a flat, decorative quality reminiscent of old block prints or stencil art.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut in gold on light blue paper [restrike]

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8948


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65022280

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