Freundlicher Träum (Friendly Dreams)

1920

Heinrich Hoerle

Associated Names
Heinrich Hoerle

Artist, German, 1895 - 1936

The image shows flowing, curvilinear lines depicting an abstract representation of a figure lying down with long, wavy hair. Above them, a tree-like shape grows with branches extending upward from where the head touches the ground. A smaller figure on the right side appears to reach towards the branches dotted with circular forms resembling fruit. The composition blends organic motifs with human-like forms.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on pale brown paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Collectors Committee

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 59.3 × 45.8 cm (23 3/8 × 18 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2006.24.8

  • Series Title

    Krüppel (Cripples)

Associated Artworks

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The image shows swirling lines and curves forming an abstract shape. The dark lines contrast with the lighter background, creating a cloak-like effect around the central figure. At the top is the text "Helft dem Krüppel" in an arched position. The shape resembles a crouching figure with exaggerated features, including feet and branches.

Helft dem Krüppel (Help the Cripples)

Heinrich Hoerle

1920

This is a drawing featuring a list of titles in German under the heading "KRÜPPEL." The list includes items such as "HEHLFT DEM KRÜPPEL," "DAS EHEPAAR," and "DER VATER." The text is printed in a simple, sans-serif font, and below the list are details about the publication, indicating it was published in 1920 in Cologne.

Krüppel (Cripples)

Heinrich Hoerle

1920

The image depicts two stylized figures from the waist up, embracing each other. One figure has a topknot or bun hairstyle with curly details, an elongated face with distinct facial features. The other figure has a bald head, a wrinkled face with a beard and furrowed brow, wearing a suit with a tie. Both are holding a common object between their hands. The art style is sketch-like with minimal shading on a plain background.

Das Ehepaar (The Married Couple)

Heinrich Hoerle

1920

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(sale, Kunsthaus Lempertz, Cologne, c. 1985); Dr. Louis Peters, Cologne; purchased 2006 by NGA.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2005

  • Dada, Centre Pompidou, Paris; NGA; (not exhibited at MOMA), 2005-2006, no. 202.

Wikidata ID

Q76342120

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