Zwei Akte [Two Acts]

1922

Franz Radziwill

Associated Names
Franz Radziwill

Artist, German, 1895 - 1993

The image depicts two nude figures in an etched art piece. The figure on the left is seated, facing partially towards the viewer, with legs bent at the knees and one arm resting on the ground. The other figure stands tall and straight, partially obscuring the seated figure, with one hand on their hip. Facial features and hair details are minimalistic, with the facial features largely undefined and only a simple line suggesting hair on both figures. There are no clothes or distinct objects held by the figures, nor is there any visible jewelry. The background has a simple, textured pattern along the upper part. The setting appears minimalistic with little additional detail in the surroundings.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint on cream wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Doris and Dr. Gerd Presler, in honor of Andrew Robison

  • Dimensions

    plate: 24.45 × 19.69 cm (9 5/8 × 7 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 49.21 × 34.29 cm (19 3/8 × 13 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2020.77.1.10

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Presler 2008, no. 21

  • Portfolio Title

    Zehn Radierungen [Ten Etchings]

Associated Artworks

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This drawing depicts an abstract outdoor scene with penciled figures and text. The artwork features a sketch showing two reclining figures in a natural setting with abstract representations of vegetation like trees and bushes. The style is minimalistic with delicate lines. Below the sketch is text in a decorative font that reads "Zehn Radierungen von Franz Radziwill."

Cover for Zehn Radierungen [Ten Etchings]

Franz Radziwill

1922

Zehn Radierungen [Ten Etchings]

Franz Radziwill

1922

There is a large jug placed on a ledge along with a pipe, seen towards the center right. The background reveals a landscape with a house to the left and a mountain under a night sky with a moon slightly above the center line. The color palette is monochrome, using shades of gray to establish a serene, nighttime atmosphere. The jug is positioned in the foreground on the right, with the pipe beneath it, and the house and mountain are visible through what appears to be a window on the left side of the scene.

Stilleben [Still Life]

Franz Radziwill

1922

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gerd and Doris Presler, Weingarten, Germany; gift to NGA, 2020

Associated Names

Bibliography

1993

  • Presler, Gerd. Franz Radziwill, 1895-1983, die Druckgraphik, ein Werkverzeichnis. Karlsruhe: Engelhardt & Bauer, 1993: no. 21.

2008

  • Presler, Gerd. Franz Radziwill, 1895-1983, die Druckgraphik, ein Werkverzeichnis, 2nd edition. Karlsruhe: Engelhardt & Bauer, 2008: no. 21.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Fr. Radziwill

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