Katze (Cat)

1960

Anton Lehmden

Associated Names
Anton Lehmden

Artist, Austrian, born 1929

The image shows a detailed drawing of a duck with outstretched wings and a twisted neck. It is depicted in shades of black and white, highlighting the intricate line work and texture. The duck is positioned centrally within the frame, with its wings extended to the sides and its head turned downward.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ruth Carter Stevenson

  • Dimensions

    plate: 17 x 24 cm (6 11/16 x 9 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 34.2 x 41.4 cm (13 7/16 x 16 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1996.90.11

  • Series Title

    Roma

Associated Artworks

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The image shows an ancient stone aqueduct, captured at an angle that emphasizes its curving structure as it recedes into the distance. The piece utilizes an etched technique with fine lines and detailed hatching to depict the texture of the weathered stones and earth. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black and white to show light and shadow. The aqueduct divides the scene visually with its arches leading towards the top left corner. The foreground features detailed stones of the structure, while the background depicts a lightly sketched terrain.

Aquädukt (Aqueduct)

Anton Lehmden

1960

This is a photograph of a cover. The cover features the word "ROMA" in the center with additional text detailing "XXI RADIERUNGEN VON ANTON LEHMDEN" at the bottom. The cover has a light brown or beige textured background with dark letters.

Roma

Anton Lehmden

1961

The image shows an ancient ruin with tall columns and intricate architectural details. A tower with narrow arched windows and a cross at the top is on the right. The etching technique used includes detailed lines and cross-hatching for texture. Debris and bushes are on the ground. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of sepia or light brown.

Kirche (Church)

Anton Lehmden

1960

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mrs. Ruth Carter Stevenson, Fort Worth, TX; gift to NGA, 1996.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

vertically lower right in plate: SERED; lower left in plate (backwards): Lehmden 1960 / gemacht (illeg); lower right in graphite: Anton Lehmden 1960 gemacht; lower center debossed: XII; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: FL #3184 IX ed. 63/70

Wikidata ID

Q75401052

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