Cafe

1922

Paul Gangolf

Associated Names
Paul Gangolf

Artist, German, German, 1879 - 1936

The image shows a collection of thick and thin black lines and shapes arranged in an abstract composition. The lines overlap to suggest human figures, hats, and faces that resemble a bustling café scene. The forms create a chaotic assembly that evokes a crowded social environment. The use of black on a light background highlights the intricate nature of the depiction.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 40 × 29.5 cm (15 3/4 × 11 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2012.92.211.6

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Rathenau 1964, undescribed

  • Series Title

    Metropolis

Associated Artworks

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This is a photograph of a title page for a set of lithographs titled "Metropolis" by Paul Gangolf. The layout consists of typography in red ink on a cream background. At the top, "METROPOLIS" is displayed in uppercase letters followed by the subtitle "Neun Lithographien von" and the artist's name "Paul Gangolf" aligned centrally. Below that, there is a numbered list from 1 to 9, each entry naming a theme or subject of the lithographs. At the bottom, it states the publisher "Der Malik-Verlag / Berlin."

METROPOLIS, Neun lithographien von PAUL GANGOLF...

Paul Gangolf

1922

This is a photograph of a book cover. The cover is primarily a reddish-brown color with a subtle gradient, textured with various stains and smudges. The spine of the book is a darker shade. Centered on the cover are the words "PAUL GANGOLF" and below it, in larger font, "METROPOLIS," both in a gold-colored, bold typeface.

Metropolis

Paul Gangolf

1922

The image shows an urban scene from a high viewpoint, featuring buildings, a large arched bridge, and a blurred horizon. The scene is busy and abstract, with bold brushstrokes creating movement. The color scheme is monochromatic, highlighting the contrast. The bridge stands out with its angular lines, surrounded by buildings, advertising signs, and a clock indicating the time.

Brücke [Bridge]

Paul Gangolf

1922

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Jörg Maass Kunsthandel, Berlin); Ruth Cole Kainen [1929-2009], Washington, D.C. (Lugt 4739), purchased November 2, 2000; gift to NGA 2012.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1964

  • Rathenau, Ernest. Im Memoriam Paul Gangolf. Berlin: Euphorin Verlag, 1964, undescribed.

Inscriptions

center left in plate: MANCHESTER [illegible]; lower right in image: MADE IN GERMANY; signed by artist, lower right, in graphite: Gangolf; by artist, lower left, in graphite: 5

Markings

stamp, verso lower center, in black ink: R

Wikidata ID

Q76561558

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