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Untitled (Girl with Bird of Paradise)

1918

Gottfried Graf

Associated Names

Gottfried Graf

Artist, German, 1881 - 1938

The image displays a monochromatic composition with bold, angular lines and contrasting shades, forming the basis of an abstract artwork. The shapes create visual tension, with sharp, triangular forms intersected by diagonal lines. A circular motif is seen in the upper sections, while ornamental flourishes and spirals decorate the bottom. The inclusion of familiar elements alongside geometric abstractions creates a juxtaposition within the artwork.

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Artwork overview

Medium

woodcut on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of Christopher and Beverly With in memory of Karl and Gerda With
Dimensions

image: 22.54 × 15.08 cm (8 7/8 × 5 15/16 in.)
sheet: 27.62 × 21.27 cm (10 7/8 × 8 3/8 in.)
Accession Number

2017.133.3
Catalogue Raisonné

Hüll 1986, no. H20

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Beverly and Christopher With, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 2017.

Associated Names

With, Christopher

Bibliography

1986

Hüll, Norbert. Gottfried Graf, 1881-1938. Sigmaringen, Germany, 1986: no. H20.

Inscriptions

lower left in block: GOTTFRIED GRAF; lower right in block: ORIGINALHOLZSCHNITT

Wikidata ID

Q77260730

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