Flower Patterns

Josef Hoffmann

Associated Names
Josef Hoffmann

Artist, Austrian, 1870 - 1956

This is a painting of an array of flower-like shapes. The image features a collection of flowers arranged closely together, overlapping in parts. The flowers have rounded petal shapes, with a variety of sizes, from large to small, creating a sense of depth and repetition. The colors are predominantly yellow and white with pink centers, set against a dark background. This gives a vivid contrast and makes the flower patterns stand out prominently. This is in the style of Yayoi Kusama, known for her use of polka dots and repetitive patterns in art. The overall effect is one of a vibrant field of stylized blooms.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite, yellow crayon, black ink, and watercolor on blue-lined paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.8 x 26 cm (11 3/4 x 10 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1971.41.38


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Galerie Würthle, Vienna); acquired 1971 by the NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1974

  • Recent Acquisitions and Promised Gifts: Sculptures, Drawings, Prints. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1974:216.

Wikidata ID

Q64591087

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