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Alfred Kubin

Associated Names
Alfred Kubin

Artist, Austrian, 1877 - 1959

The sculpture depicts a mythical creature resembling a lion with a humanoid face on a rectangular platform. The sketch is in pencil, showing a monochrome illustration of the figure in profile. The creature's face and mane are detailed with short, vertical strokes, while its body appears solid and muscular. The surround arch is sketched with flowing lines, adding depth to the image. The overall impression is of an ancient or mythical effigy, stately and mysterious.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jacob Kainen

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23.1 x 29.4 cm (9 1/8 x 11 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.98.303

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: AK; lower center in graphite: (not deciphered)

Wikidata ID

Q64534384

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