Plate 8

published 1983

Jürgen Partenheimer

Associated Names
Jürgen Partenheimer

Artist, German, born 1947

The image displays a collection of simple, winding lines and spirals arranged in an abstract composition. Central spiral shape with two similar spirals below it. A curved line extends upwards ending in a leaf or flag shape. The illustration hints at recognizable objects like a snail or a vehicle.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Joshua P. Smith Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 24.8 x 15.5 cm (9 3/4 x 6 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1992.71.19

Associated Artworks

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The image displays straight and slightly curved lines intersecting at various angles, forming an abstract pattern. Within the design are rectangles of varying sizes connected by these lines.

Plate 1

Jürgen Partenheimer

1983

The image shows an arrangement of simplistic shapes and lines in an abstract composition. Various circles and straight horizontal and vertical lines of different lengths are scattered across the image. In the center, there is a larger rectangular shape divided into sections by two vertical lines and a horizontal line, with the letters "J," "P," "S," and "F" in each section. Surrounding smaller shapes include circles, dots, lines, and an "X" shape, resembling various symbols or rudimentary sketches. These elements combine to create an abstract depiction reminiscent of a constellation map or simplistic floor plan.

Book of Wanderings

Jürgen Partenheimer

1983

The image features a curved line arcing across the right side, bisected by a straight vertical line. On the left side of the vertical line, there are small rectangular shapes. The right side of the arc has elongated petal-like shapes. Near the bottom, a small triangle is present.

Plate 3

Jürgen Partenheimer

1983

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center verso in graphite: JP83

Wikidata ID

Q75120040

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