A Poem without Words

1886

Henry Mosler

Associated Names
Henry Mosler

Artist, American, 1841 - 1920

The image shows flowing, curved lines and shapes creating an abstract composition. It features a chaotic cluster of human figures resembling cherubs or putti, some of which seem to fly or dance. These figures intersect with handwritten text, blending the appearance of an ink drawing with a handwritten letter. The overall effect is a whimsical, dreamlike scene where the figures appear engaged in playful activities.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joseph F. McCrindle, New York; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 2009; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper left in black ink: To dear Edith; lower left in black ink: Paris / 17.6.86; lower right in black ink: from her Father / Henry Mosler; upper left edge in graphite by unknown hand: (a poem without words); center verso in graphite by unknown hand: 601; center right verso in graphite by unknown hand: 601

Wikidata ID

Q64573950

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