Bild IX

1912

Gustav Wolf

Associated Names
Gustav Wolf

Artist, German, 1887 - 1947

Verlag der Quelle

Publisher

The image features a square inset near the center of a textured beige background. The inset contains a detailed drawing of the head and neck of a fantastical creature with reptilian features. The creature's head is shown in profile, facing to the left, with a wide-open mouth, sharp teeth, and a scaly texture. There is an intricate pattern in the background of the inset, and a symbol or mark in the lower right corner. The rest of the image area is blank except for "Bl. IX." printed in the bottom right corner.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut in brown and black on tan China paper mounted on light brown card

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ingrid Rose in memory of her husband Milton Rose

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 9.84 × 9.84 cm (3 7/8 × 3 7/8 in.)
    mount: 38.58 × 30.8 cm (15 3/16 × 12 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.37.11.9

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Borries 1982, no. H30

  • Portfolio Title

    Zehn Holzschnitte

Associated Artworks

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The image depicts swirling lines and curving shapes creating an abstract depiction resembling a dynamic creature. The creature has exaggerated, elongated limbs and claws, suggesting a mythical beast or an oversized monkey-like figure caught in mid-leap. Above the creature, there is a block of text arranged in a geometric, angular font enhancing the mysterious, otherworldly feel of the artwork. The swirling background adds a sense of chaos or energy, reminiscent of wind or water spirals enveloping the figure.

Bild I

Gustav Wolf, Verlag der Quelle

1912

This is a photograph of a textured fabric cover with text printed on it. The image features a plain, light brown fabric with a distinct woven texture. Centered at the top of the cover is the text "GUSTAV WOLF." Directly below it, it reads "ZEHN HOLZSCHNITTE," which is accentuated by two horizontal lines bordering the text.

Zehn Holzschnitte (Ten Woodcuts)

Gustav Wolf, Verlag der Quelle

1912

There is a small square with a circle inside, both outlined with bold black lines, against a beige background. The design features wavy, vertical lines resembling the undulating form of a curtain or fabric. Within the circle, the lines and shapes create movement, evoking the image of a draped figure or an open doorway.

Bild II

Gustav Wolf, Verlag der Quelle

1912

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Ingrid Rose, Washington, DC; Gift to NGA, 2018.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1982

  • Borries, Johann Eckart von. Gustav Wolf: das druckgraphische Werk. Karlsruhe, 1982: no. H30

Inscriptions

in block: W [artist's monogram]

Wikidata ID

Q77263521

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