Imperial Highway

1936

Dr. Paul Wolff

Associated Names
Dr. Paul Wolff

Artist, German, 1887 - 1951

The image shows a wide, open highway stretching from close to us into the distance. The road lines converge towards the horizon, creating depth. The horizon line is not visible. A blurred vehicle passes on the left, showing motion. The black-and-white color palette emphasizes the contrast between the dark divider and light pavement. The highway appears modern and efficient.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Christian Brandstätter

  • Dimensions

    Overall: 23.8 x 17.8 cm (9 3/8 x 7 in.)
    overall: 86.4 x 71.1 cm (34 x 28 in.)
    framed: 53.7 x 43.5 x 3.2 cm (21 1/8 x 17 1/8 x 1 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2006.53.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Christian Brandstätter, Vienna; gift to NGA, 2006.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2007

  • Foto: Modernity in Central Europe, 1918-1945, National Gallery of Art, Washington; Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York; Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee; Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh, 2007 - 2008, no. 94.

Inscriptions

on verso, blue paper copyright label affixed center: AG. Schostal .....; stamped in purple ink lower center: BESTELL-NR. / DR. PAUL WOLFF & TRITSCHLER / FRANKFURT AM MAIN (with graphite addition: L1483/400; upper center in graphite: R.A.B. / Heidelberger Dreieck; top center in graphite: 18; upper left in red crayon: 19 (crossed out)

Wikidata ID

Q64146948

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