Diary and Box

1999

Jörg Schmeisser

Associated Names
Jörg Schmeisser

Artist, German, 1942 - 2012

This is a drawing featuring an intricate abstract composition surrounded by illegible text. The central part of the drawing shows a complex arrangement of organic and geometric shapes, including swirling forms, sharp angles, and textured patterns that convey movement and depth. The drawing is monochromatic, likely executed in ink or pencil, with detailed lines creating a dense and layered texture. Surrounding the central composition, the page is filled with blocks of handwritten text presented in a decorative script. The margins include small sketches of organic forms. The overall effect is that of a page from an ancient, scientific, or alchemical manuscript, blending art with writing.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist, Canberra, Australia; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 2001; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 4/50; lower right in graphite: Jörg Schmeisser 99; lower right corner in graphite by unknown hand: 528

Watermarks

[Hahnemuhle chicken symbol]

Wikidata ID

Q77009878

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