Three People in an Atelier

1920

Walter Gramatté

Associated Names
Walter Gramatté

Artist, German, 1897 - 1929

The image has three figures. The figure on the left is reclined, showing the upper torso, legs, and feet. Their facial features are simple, with a straight nose, closed eyes, and a prominent hairline. The middle figure is seated with knees drawn up, hand under the chin, minimal facial features, and short hair. The third figure, next to the seated person, is seated upright with delicate facial features, a simple expression, and long hair. Two figures have sketch-like clothing, while the third appears unclothed. The background consists of sketchy, radiating lines from a source of light placed in the middle right, possibly a lamp. The image is minimalistic, with a focus on lines and shading.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint on cream wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Ruth and Jacob Kainen Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 24.3 x 32 cm (9 9/16 x 12 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 29.6 x 45.5 cm (11 5/8 x 17 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1989.80.7

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Eckhardt 1932, no. 142

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Martin Sumers Graphics, New York); Ruth Kainen [1922-2009], Washington, D.C. (Lugt 4740), purchased May 17, 1980; gift to NGA, 1989.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1932

  • Eckhardt, Ferdinand. Das graphische Werk von Walter Gramatte. Zurich: Amalthea-Verlag, 1932.

1985

  • NGA Kainen Coll. 1985, 59, repro. p.84.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: WalterGramatte' 20; lower left in plate: W.G.20; by later hand at bottom edge, lower left in graphite: Walter Gramatte E142 1920 'Drei menchen in Ein er Kajute'; by later hand at bottom edge, lL //in graphite: 191; all inscriptions on verso by later h ands: lLv//in graphite: 31[X]; lRv//in graphite: A522 / [?]200 EL[X] P.T / DM

Wikidata ID

Q74884286

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