1 Sekunde/10

2004

Christiane Baumgartner

Associated Names
Christiane Baumgartner

Artist, German, born 1967

Bettina Haller

Printer, German, born 1971

The image shows numerous horizontal lines closely packed together creating an abstract pattern across the canvas. The lines vary slightly in thickness and spacing, forming areas of dense black and open white spaces. The design resembles undulating waves or distant topographical maps from a bird's-eye view. The image evokes a sense of movement, like ripples on water, and invites the viewer to perceive various formations or figures emerging from the interplay of dark and light through the abstract design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Collectors Committee

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 26.04 × 33.02 cm (10 1/4 × 13 in.)
    image: 20 × 26.83 cm (7 7/8 × 10 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2019.59.1.10

  • Copyright

    © Christiane Baumgartner/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York/VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn

Associated Artworks

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The image consists of horizontal lines of varying thickness and spacing, forming an abstract pattern across the surface. The lines create a visual effect like television static or an optical illusion, with variations in line thickness hinting at a hidden image underneath the distortion. The overall composition is abstract, lacking a clear representation but suggesting shapes like undulating waves or wood grain.

1 Sekunde/1

Christiane Baumgartner, Bettina Haller

2004

The image shows the text "Christiane Baumgartner 1 Sekunde" written in black on an off-white or light beige textured canvas. The canvas texture is visible across the surface, indicating a high-resolution capture. The design is minimalist, with the text being the only element breaking up the uniformity of the background.

1 Sekunde (1Second)

Christiane Baumgartner, Bettina Haller

2004

The image shows a series of parallel horizontal lines of varying thickness and spacing, forming an abstract pattern. There is a cross-like shape in the upper right quadrant. The lines have an undulating nature.

1 Sekunde/2

Christiane Baumgartner, Bettina Haller

2004

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

by the artist on verso, across bottom, in graphite: [roman numeral] V/V -1 Sekunde / 10 - Baumgartner 2004

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