I Rise Early

1900

Sir William Nicholson

Associated Names
Sir William Nicholson

Artist, British, 1872 - 1949

The image depicts a large illustration of a rooster standing at the center. The rooster is shown in a combination of dark and light hues with a red comb. The background consists of textured patterns. The illustration is framed within a bordered rectangle with the text "I rise early" appearing below the rooster.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 9.2 cm (3 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 23.7 × 18 cm (9 5/16 × 7 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.157.7.14

  • Volume Title

    Das Mappenwerk der Insel

Associated Artworks

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The image shows a street-level view with a large building in the center. The horizon is hidden by the building, and trees and other structures are visible behind it. The painting style is loose and impressionistic, with a muted color palette including shades of gray, blue, pink, and green. Figures in period clothing and a horse-and-carriage are depicted in the foreground. A pattern of leaf outlines adds texture to the composition.

The Boulevards (Les Boulevards)

Pierre Bonnard

1900

The image displays a vertical composition with intricate lines and shapes that are interconnected. The abstract print resembles a dense network of branches and foliage cascading down and twisting around what seems to be balcony railings. The stylized linear forms evoke the architecture of ornate iron fences and the natural chaos of tree branches entwined with them. The scene suggests a winter setting, with bare branches and a railing covered in snow or frost.

Das Mappenwerk der Insel

Anton Albers

1900

This is a photograph of a book cover. The image shows a closed book with a textured light blue cover. In the top right corner, there is a brown label with black text, featuring some decorative elements including a small emblem of a ship. The label text includes dates and names suggesting it is a German publication from around 1899 to 1900. The spine of the book is a different color, being a light beige that contrasts subtly with the cover's blue.

Das Mappenwerk der Insel

Various Artists

1900

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Virginia and Ira Jackson, Houston; gift to NGA, 2005.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q76560962

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