Die Festnahme

1923/1924

Abraham Palukst

Associated Names
Abraham Palukst

Artist, Lithuanian, 1895 - 1926

This is a drawing of a group of people gathered in a festive or ceremonial setting. It shows detailed line work of individuals in traditional clothing in an outdoor area. The figures are closely packed, suggesting unity. The scene portrays movement and interaction, with two figures in the foreground. Trees in the background indicate an outdoor setting. Various figures show different expressions and postures, creating a dynamic scene. The drawing captures a group celebration or procession with intricate line work and shading.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen

  • Dimensions

    plate: 11.7 × 15.9 cm (4 5/8 × 6 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 37.8 × 27.3 cm (14 7/8 × 10 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2012.92.638.5

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Gross 1982, no. 10, State only

Associated Artworks

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This is a drawing of a chaotic scene showcasing multiple figures participating in a fire-fighting effort. The image includes individuals operating hoses and a ladder towards a structure emitting smoke or flames. Detailed elements like distressed movements and dynamic forms create a sense of urgency. Machinery in the foreground connects to hoses, emphasizing the fire-fighting operation. The background shows more figures engaged in different activities related to the event.

Die Feuerwehr

Abraham Palukst

1923

This is a photograph of a cover with a sketch and handwritten text. The image shows a brown cover with a light-colored rectangular area pasted onto it, which contains an ink sketch of two abstract human-like figures standing side by side. Above the sketch, the text reads "Abraham Palukst" and below, it says "Zehn Radierungen." Additional handwritten text is on the brown cover in a light, cursive script.

Zehn Radierungen (Ten Etchings)

Abraham Palukst

1923

The image is a bird's-eye view sketch depicting a village scene. The main structures are surrounded by human figures and animals. The sketch shows fine lines and detailed strokes capturing movement and activity. It is monochrome with shades of gray and black. Close to the viewer, various figures and animals are engaged in interactions, including villagers managing two horses. The village setting is rural with people engaging in daily activities, with visible roofs and chimneys in the distance.

Einzug

Abraham Palukst

1923

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Jörg Maass Kunsthandel, Berlin); Ruth Kainen, Washington, D.C., purchased February 28, 2008; Gift to NGA, 2012.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1982

  • Gross, Natan, ed. Avraham Palukst: The Rediscovered Artist. Tel Aviv: Eked Publisher, 1982: no. 10, only

Inscriptions

in image, at bottom left: Palukst 1923; below image, in graphite, at left: Die Festnahme; below image, in graphite, at right: A. Palukst 1924

Wikidata ID

Q77005307

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