Kleine Glockenblume (Small Bellflowers)

Wilhelm Heise

Associated Names
Wilhelm Heise

Artist, German, born 1892

The image shows a lush, densely vegetated area with intricate depictions of plants and leaves in black and white. In the background, there is a waterway with cascading streams flowing over small falls. A building with a steep roof and windows is visible to the right, near the water. The horizon line is obscured by trees behind the building. The fine lines in the image create texture and depth, resulting in a richly detailed and realistic appearance. The color palette is monochrome, relying on light and shadow for contrast.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in black on japan paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen

  • Dimensions

    image: 34.5 x 25.3 cm (13 9/16 x 9 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 47.5 x 23.9 cm (18 11/16 x 9 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2012.92.281

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dr. Baier (?). (Paul McCarron, New York); Ruth Kainen, Washington, D.C., purchased November 4, 2004; Gift to NGA, 2012.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Kleine Glockenblume (Steindruck) 150/90; lower right in graphite: Wilhelm Heise / Dr. Baier

Wikidata ID

Q76556522

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