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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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The Apostles

1895-1900

Karel Vitezslav Masek

Associated Names

Karel Vitezslav Masek

Artist, Czech, 1865 - 1927

This is a drawing of a group of twelve figures in flowing robes, captured in various gestures. The scene depicts them against a background of trees and an ambiguous sky. The linework and shading emphasize the draped fabric and postures, creating a sense of movement and intention among the figures. This is in the style of Albrecht Dürer.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and ink
Credit Line

Gift of the Anne and Jacques Baruch Collection
Dimensions

image: 25.4 x 22.3 cm (10 x 8 3/4 in.)
Accession Number

2002.50.89

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dr. Anne Baruch, Chicago; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Mr. and Mrs. Jacques Z. Baruch

Wikidata ID

Q64591836

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