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Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
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Celebrating American art and artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Karnevalslichter (Carnival Lights)

1920s - 1930s

Renata Bracksieck

Associated Names

Renata Bracksieck

Artist, German, 1900-1992

The image shows glowing, curving lines and arches against a dark background, creating an abstract composition. The arcs and ribbons resemble bridges or roller coaster tracks, winding across the scene. The pattern evokes the pulsating energy of a carnival ride or a light display, capturing fluid motion and dynamic rhythm reminiscent of a vivid nightscape.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Patrons' Permanent Fund
Dimensions

sheet (trimmed to image): 23.8 × 17.8 cm (9 3/8 × 7 in.)
Accession Number

2001.67.47

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joshua P. Smith, Washington, DC; NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Smith, Joshua P.

Inscriptions

lower left verso in graphite: Renata Bracksieck

Wikidata ID

Q64158927

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