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The Song of Songs which is Solomon's

1969 (published 1970)

Paul Wunderlich

Associated Names

Paul Wunderlich

Artist, German, 1927 - 2010

Atelier Desjobert

Printer

Aquarius Press

Publisher

This is a photograph of a book's title page. The text reads, "THE SONG OF SONGS WHICH IS SOLOMON'S" and "Ten original lithographs by PAUL WUNDERLICH." The layout is clean and minimalist with a serif typeface and ample white space.

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Artwork overview

Medium

portfolio of ten color lithographs
Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Robert A. Hauslohner
Accession Number

1991.116.297-306

The image depicts flowing, organic shapes and curving lines in an abstract composition. The shapes resemble a surreal interpretation of a creature or piece of furniture with tentacle-like projections that curve upwards. The abstract design is set on a floor with light stripes resembling wooden planks. In the foreground, smaller shapes evoke forms of a snail and peculiar plant-like structures. The image merges familiar objects like snails and textiles, visible in the striped cloth draped over the edge. — Solomon I:16

Paul Wunderlich, Atelier Desjobert, Aquarius Press

1969

The image contains thin lines and flowing curves forming an abstract composition. In the center, the lines create a human-like figure with hints of limbs and a torso. Above this figure, abstract, looping lines suggest movement or a reclining figure. The use of mainly monochrome tones with a touch of reddish-orange adds to the surreal quality. — Solomon II:3

Paul Wunderlich, Atelier Desjobert, Aquarius Press

1969

The image displays an abstract composition with irregular and organic shapes. A central figure has an elongated form with branch-like red protrusions resembling antlers. The figure is set against a background split into a dark space on the left and a light, gradient surface on the right. Simple lines and a delicate color palette enhance the abstract quality. A small, bird-like shape is on the left, tethered by a thin line to the central figure. Horizontal lines in the lower section suggest a surface or horizon. — Solomon II:9

Paul Wunderlich, Atelier Desjobert, Aquarius Press

1969

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