Untitled

1931

Stanley William Hayter

Associated Names
Stanley William Hayter

Artist, British, 1901 - 1988

Paul Haasen

Printer, French, active 20th century

Galerie Jeanne Bucher

Publisher

The image shows a series of straight lines and geometric shapes. The central component resembles an abstract representation of a structure amidst a fragmented landscape. Linear patterns and shading are used to create the composition. An architectural element in the central structure suggests rooms and levels. Around the structure, an abstract landscape with jagged lines is shown, resembling cracked earth or a canyon. A round object is seen partially submerged in the ground, while overhead, a circular shape is shown. The work's aesthetic and use of distorted imagery gives it an abstract quality.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving and drypoint in black

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 32.2 × 24.8 cm (12 11/16 × 9 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1944.14.17

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Black and Moorhead 1992, no. 50, iv/iv

  • Series Title

    L'apocalypse (The Apocalypse)

Associated Artworks

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The image shows curving lines and shapes overlapping and intertwining to create movement and depth. The abstract composition resembles twisting, elongated forms that evoke a spiraling tower or organic structure made of interwoven strands. The lines have a fluid, ribbon-like quality, spiraling around a central column with undulating shapes suggesting motion. The background is minimal, allowing the abstract shapes to stand out prominently.

Untitled

Stanley William Hayter, Paul Haasen, Galerie Jeanne Bucher

1931

This is a photograph of the cover of a book titled 'L' Apocalypse' by Stanley William Hayter. The cover features a muted brown color with a cream-colored spine, which is offset slightly to the left. The text, 'STANLEY WILLIAM HAYTER / L’ APOCALYPSE', is printed in an elegant serif font, centered horizontally on the cover. The book has an aged appearance with slight wear and subtle discolorations.

L'apocalypse (The Apocalypse)

Stanley William Hayter, Georges Hugnet, Paul Haasen, Galerie Jeanne Bucher

1932

The image shows curving, interlocking lines creating an abstract design that resembles horses galloping in formation. Stars are interspersed throughout, similar to the stars in a constellation. The background features shaded lines forming abstract shapes for added depth.

Untitled

Stanley William Hayter, Paul Haasen, Galerie Jeanne Bucher

1931

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1984

  • Graphic Survey Show, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., February 1984.

Bibliography

1992

  • Black, Peter, and Désirée Moorhead. The Prints of Stanley William Hayter: A Complete Catalogue. Mount Kisco, New York: Moyer Bell Limited, 1992, no. 50, iv/iv.

Wikidata ID

Q65025646

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