Endpaper - "Zwarg Gesellschaft"

c. 1780

German 18th Century

Associated Names
This is a drawing of a patterned design featuring whimsical characters. The drawing presents a series of figures stylized in a folk art manner, arranged in a grid-like pattern on a dark red background. Each row showcases different characters in various poses, seemingly engaging with each other or interacting with small attributes like flowers and goblets, and the environment, including small animals and plants depicted alongside them. The figures are illustrated with exaggerated features and cartoon-like expressions. The border surrounding the figures is composed of thin lines, separating the rows and adding structure to the design. The overall composition suggests a sense of storytelling or sequential narrative, often found in traditional storytelling art forms.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut; brocade endpaper in gold on deep rose prepared paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8959


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65018788

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