Das Mappenwerk der Insel

1900

Heinrich Johann Vogeler

Associated Names
Heinrich Johann Vogeler

Artist, German, 1872 - 1942

This is a painting of a abstracted figure against a patterned backdrop. The main subject is centered within a square frame, surrounded by a larger area decorated with the same floral patterns. The design consists of light and dark floral motifs, creating a visual texture. The figure is in a contrasting color, standing out against the background. It is done in the style of contemporary printmaking, with consistent patterning and repetition blending the subject and the background seamlessly.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching with aquatint

  • Credit Line

    Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 15.8 × 15.8 cm (6 1/4 × 6 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 35.4 × 27.2 cm (13 15/16 × 10 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.157.7.18

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

Q76560969

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