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Johann Lechner

Associated Names

Johann Lechner

Artist, German, c. 1766 - 1839

The image displays a repeating pattern of small checkered squares creating a grid-like formation. The grid covers the central area and resembles a woven tapestry or window pane pattern viewed from above. The alternating golden and dark colored squares create a chessboard-like appearance, bordered by a muted, darker tone framing the composition.

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Artwork overview

Medium

woodcut in gold metallic ink on hand-washed purple paper
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1943.3.8963

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65022277

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