How to Make a Woodcut

c. 1939

Hans Alexander Mueller

Associated Names
Hans Alexander Mueller

Artist, American, 1888 - 1962

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut [proof state] on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 32.7 × 51 cm (12 7/8 × 20 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.1736.d

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Associated Artworks

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The image displays four square sections showing the same scene from different angles. Each quadrant features a park bench with a figure seated on it and a container on the ground. The background shows a landscape with a horizon line. The color palettes vary in each section: tan, warm brown, teal, and grey. The brushstrokes create a textured appearance. A tree is depicted above the bench in each section. A round object is placed in the distance.

How to Make a Woodcut

Hans Alexander Mueller

1934

The image shows a man sitting on a bench against a stone wall. He is wrapped in a blanket or coat, holding a cane and looking towards the sea. Next to him is a waste bin with a stick leaning against it. The sea meets the sky just above the midline where a luminous full moon shines. A tree with detailed leaves extends above the man. The brushstrokes depict motion especially in the sky and water, creating texture and depth. The color palette consists of muted tones of blue, green, and brown with hints of warm earth colors on the ground and wall. The moon reflects on the water, enhancing the tranquil night ambiance.

How to Make a Woodcut

Hans Alexander Mueller

1934

How to Make a Woodcut

Hans Alexander Mueller

1934

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64957120

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