"A Country Doctor" II from Franz Kafka's "A Country Doctor"

1962

Claire Van Vliet

Associated Names
Claire Van Vliet

Artist, American, born 1933

This is a drawing of an abstract scene with dark and light shapes. The image features a dark, textured figure on the left and a lighter, abstract form on the right. The background has dynamic, scratchy lines creating movement. The sketch is on light-colored paper, drawing the focus to the contrast of the dark figure and abstract shape in the center.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    one from a portfolio of 14 relief etchings

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.1648.2

  • Series Title

    Franz Kafka's "A Country Doctor": p.4 [1964.8.1648-1661]

Associated Artworks

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This image depicts a small rectangular section with intricate lines and shapes creating an abstract design. The overlapping lines resemble flowing hair and suggest a figure in motion. The textured strokes mimic wood grain patterns and draw attention to the activity within the rectangle. The surrounding area of the page is plain, emphasizing the central abstract imagery.

"A Country Doctor" I from Franz Kafka's "A Country Doctor"

Claire Van Vliet

1962

This is a photograph of a title page from a book. The image displays the title and publication information of a book titled "A Country Doctor by Franz Kafka," illustrated with fourteen relief etchings by Claire Van Vliet. The book was published by The Janus Press in Philadelphia in 1962. The text is centered and printed in a clear serif font against a plain off-white background.

Franz Kafka's "A Country Doctor"

Claire Van Vliet

1962

The image displays a rectangular area with intricate patterns of dark and light tones, composed of curving and angular lines that converge and diverge. The design resembles the texture of rough stone or wood grain, with layered and overlapping lines. The interplay of light and shadow creates a dynamic surface.

"A Country Doctor" III from Franz Kafka's "A Country Doctor"

Claire Van Vliet

1962

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65508106

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