Provenance

William Karrmann

American, 20th century

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The image shows a black and white etching of an outdoor scene with dense foliage, an architectural structure, and a nun in prayer. Trees, a shrine, and a stone archway also feature in the scene, with detailed lines and a monochromatic color palette emphasizing contrast.
Johann Wilhelm Schirmer, Die betende nonne (The Praying Nun), etching on wove paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1996.9.4

Die betende nonne (The Praying Nun)

Johann Wilhelm Schirmer · · etching on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1996.9.4

The image shows a landscape with a tree trunk on the left side, branches covered in foliage. Near the tree, two deer stand in the underbrush, one a doe and the other a fawn. In the distance under tree canopies, small figures are visible. The painting is detailed, with precise brushstrokes emphasizing textures. The color scheme is sepia, enhancing a tranquil atmosphere. A waterway reflects greenery, leading the eye to the background where the landscape fades into the horizon.
Johann Wilhelm Schirmer, Hunters Leaving a Forest, etching on beige wove paper (proof), Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1998.16.1

Hunters Leaving a Forest

Johann Wilhelm Schirmer · · etching on beige wove paper (proof) ·  Accession ID  1998.16.1