Boats

c. 1949

Rudolf Weissauer

Associated Names
Rudolf Weissauer

Artist, German, born 1924

The image showcases bold black shapes and lines forming an abstract composition that hints at sailboats or ships. The design includes crisscrossing lines resembling netting or latticework for sails. The curved elements in the background suggest waves or a swirling sky. Numbers and letters like "WR49" and "P2" are present, similar to boat identification marks. The overall theme evokes maritime exploration through abstract art.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut in black on japan paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jacob Kainen

  • Dimensions

    overall: 62.4 x 46 cm (24 9/16 x 18 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.98.339

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Jacob Kainen, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Handdruck 25/6; lower right in graphite: Weissauer 49

Wikidata ID

Q76357024

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