Solomon II:9

1969 (published 1970)

Paul Wunderlich

Associated Names
Paul Wunderlich

Artist, German, 1927 - 2010

Atelier Desjobert

Printer

Aquarius Press

Publisher

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.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color lithograph on Rives wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Robert A. Hauslohner

  • Dimensions

    image: 60.3 x 45.1 cm (23 3/4 x 17 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 65.2 x 49.9 cm (25 11/16 x 19 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.116.299

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Riediger 1983, no. 361

Associated Artworks

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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

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.

The Song of Songs which is Solomon's

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

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1983

  • Riediger, Carsten. Paul Wunderlich – Werkverzeichnis der Druckgraphik, 1948 bis 1982: Catalogue raisonné. Offenbach am Main, Germany: Volker Huber, 1983, p. 209, no. 361.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Wunderlich

Markings

stamped lower center verso in black ink: © Aquarius Press, 1970

Wikidata ID

Q74893598

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