Giselle—First Act Curtain

1946

Eugene Berman

Associated Names
Eugene Berman

Artist, American, 1899 - 1972

The image shows wavy and draped shapes that look like theatrical curtains, dominating the scene. Swirling lines create an abstract visual effect. The flowing lines evoke the idea of curtains on a stage. The fabric-like forms cascade downwards like heavy drapery in an old theater. In the center, there are curling forms resembling a figure in motion, surrounded by swirling bands reminiscent of smoke or ribbons. Two torch-like shapes protrude from either side of the curtains, implying illumination within the setting.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color screenprint on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy

  • Dimensions

    image: 33.02 × 50.8 cm (13 × 20 in.)
    sheet: 48.26 × 66.04 cm (19 × 26 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2017.148.6


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Veerhoff Galleries, Washington, D.C.); Bob Stana and Tom Judy, Washington, D.C., 1985; acquired 2017 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: Berman - Giselle - First Act Curtain; lower right corner in graphite by unknown hand: 12-

Wikidata ID

Q77015349

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