Endpaper with Animals

Johann Maisch

Associated Names
Johann Maisch

Artist, German, active c. 1820 - 1849

This is a grid layout drawing of various animals depicted in bold black silhouette style against an orange background. Each cell of the grid contains a different animal, with some simple background elements like plants or ground details. The animals are portrayed with a stylized and almost primitive aesthetic, emphasizing their shapes and outlines. Some animals are easily recognizable, including lions, elephants, camels, and deer, while others are more abstract, creating a mythical or imaginative appearance. The use of high contrast accentuates the figures, giving them a vivid presence.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut in black on orange paper [restrike]

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8950


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65022282

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