Hölzfaller (recto)

1913

Wilhelm Morgner

Associated Names
Wilhelm Morgner

Artist, German, 1891 - 1917

The image shows swirling lines and bold shapes in a mix of vivid colors. In the center, interwoven blue lines create a figure-like silhouette with outstretched limbs. To the left, brown sinuous forms resemble large clawed hands or roots. The background consists of smoky grays and reds, suggesting movement and chaos. The composition suggests a struggle or interaction between recognizable forms resembling an embrace or tussle.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor with pen and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Ruth and Jacob Kainen Memorial Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 22.9 x 27.9 cm (9 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2012.81.2.a

Associated Artworks

A Horse (verso)

Wilhelm Morgner

1913

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Jörg Maass, Berlin); purchased 2012 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in pen and black ink: WM (in monogram) 13

Markings

the artist's studio stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64635874

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