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Couriers from Franz Kafka's "Parables and Paradoxes"

1963

Claire Van Vliet

Associated Names

Claire Van Vliet

Artist, American, born 1933

The image shows swirling lines and dynamic shapes. The abstract composition features rounded forms resembling faces with exaggerated features like large, circular eyes and open mouths. The brushstrokes and swirling patterns suggest a stormy environment, creating a dramatic and energetic feel.

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Artwork overview

Medium

one from a portfolio of ten lithographs
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1964.8.1662.8
Series Title

Franz Kafka's "Parables and Paradoxes" [1964.8.1662-1671]

The image shows bold, dark shapes alongside intricate light lines. The left side features dark, shadowy forms while the right side includes finer lines creating a figure holding a staff. Beneath this figure is an abstract representation of a horse with elongated lines suggesting its mane. — The Truth about Sancho Panza from Franz Kafka's "Parables and Paradoxes"

Claire Van Vliet

1963

This is a photograph of a book cover. The cover features the title "Franz Kafka: Parables and Paradoxes", along with the credit for lithographs by Claire Van Vliet and "The Janus Press Philadelphia". The title and credit are centered and printed in a serif font. The color scheme is monochromatic, with black text on an off-white background. — Franz Kafka's "Parables and Paradoxes"

Claire Van Vliet

1963

The image displays an assortment of dark, swirling lines and irregular shapes forming an abstract composition. The patterns and shades may suggest a crowded, chaotic scene or distorted forms blended together. The curved lines and textured shading create a sense of movement, with some elements resembling smudged facial features. — Mount Sinai from Franz Kafka's "Parables and Paradoxes"

Claire Van Vliet

1963

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65508134

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