Berlin Liegesalles

Paul Paeschke

Associated Names
Paul Paeschke

Artist, German, 1875 - 1943

This is a drawing of a park scene. It depicts a group of individuals walking along a pathway lined with dense foliage and a statue on the right side. The artwork is in monochrome using a sketchy, impressionistic style. The scene conveys movement and a social atmosphere rather than detailed facial features or specific details. Cross-hatching and varied line intensity add depth to the background, with lightly shaded ground and distinct shadows indicating a bright, sunlit day. The figures are shown in various postures, suggesting casual interactions and adding to the lively setting.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    soft ground etching with roulette and drypoint on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jacob Kainen

  • Dimensions

    plate: 17.8 x 23.5 cm (7 x 9 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 24.9 x 37.5 cm (9 13/16 x 14 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.98.356


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Paul Paeschke; by later hand, lower center in graphite: Berlin Liegesalles 61/100; by later hand, lower right in graphite: V B495


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