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Composition I

Walter Rudolf Mumprecht

Associated Names

Walter Rudolf Mumprecht

Artist, Swiss, born 1918

The image displays a collection of jagged and swirling shapes against a muted background, forming an abstract composition. The lines overlap and intersect, resembling sails. Splashes and spots are scattered across the background. The scene conveys movement and chaos, representing natural forces.

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Artwork overview

Medium

monotype
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1964.8.1314

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65512286

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