Witches' Dance

1903

Max Slevogt

Associated Names
Max Slevogt

Artist, German, 1868 - 1932

This print displays swirling lines and shapes creating an abstract composition. The lines converge and diverge to form outlines resembling abstract human figures engaged in dynamic motion. The central people are bent and twisted, suggesting movement akin to dancers or people in a lively gathering. Behind them seems to be a large light source, as if they are dancing in front of a bonfire, creating patterns of light and dark lines in the background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jacob Kainen

  • Dimensions

    plate: 15.8 x 22.1 cm (6 1/4 x 8 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 33 x 44.9 cm (13 x 17 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.98.334

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Graphics International, Ltd., Washington, D.C.); Jacob Kainen, Washington, D.C., purchased August 31, 1972; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Slevogt

Wikidata ID

Q76348668

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