Angst (Fear)

1995

Michael Morgner

Associated Names
Michael Morgner

Artist, German, born 1942

The image shows organic shapes and flowing lines in a burnt sienna hue on a dark gray background. The abstract design resembles the silhouette of a hunched figure or creature, surrounded by shapes similar to ancient script or hieroglyphics. The forms suggest a skeletal structure, similar to prehistoric cave paintings or fossil imprints. The lower portion of the composition features circular shapes reminiscent of weathered coins or stone carvings.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black, gray, and brown ink washes with asphalt and stamping on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Batuz Foundation

  • Dimensions

    overall: 125 x 106 cm (49 3/16 x 41 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1996.58.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Batuz Foundation, Walton, MA; gift to NGA, 1996.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: M/95; upper right verso in graphite: fur National / Galerie / 11.11.95 / Michael Morgner; lower right verso in graphite: Morgner 90

Wikidata ID

Q64614615

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