Great Caterpillar (Grosse Raupe)

Wols

Associated Names
Wols

Artist, German, 1913 - 1951

This is a drawing of a caterpillar. It shows a detailed and textured representation of a caterpillar, featuring many hairs on its elongated body. The drawing pays close attention to the segmented body, showcasing its texture and pattern. The background is simple, focusing entirely on the details of the caterpillar. Fine lines are used to depict the abdomen and bristles, creating a sense of movement and elegance.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Anonymous Gift

  • Dimensions

    plate: 8.9 x 13.9 cm (3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 22.9 x 29.4 cm (9 x 11 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2004.160.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Busch 2004, no. 13

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private collection, Washington, D.C.; anonymous gift to NGA, 2004.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2004

  • Busch, Rolf. Wols: Das druckgraphische Werk. Hamburg, 2004.

Wikidata ID

Q76360199

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