Two Designs for Ornamental Screens (and a Window Design?)

Josef Hoffmann

Associated Names
Josef Hoffmann

Artist, Austrian, 1870 - 1956

This is a drawing of architectural designs. The drawing features three sketches of architectural elements on a grid background. On the left, a vertical structure with three circular motifs stacked upon each other, framed by a larger rectangle and topped by a sunburst design. In the center, a tall rectangular panel adorned with a diamond pattern and vertical linear accents, terminating in details similar to knobs or clasps. The design on the right mirrors the central diamond pattern but features a single, rounded arch within, accompanied by ornate embellishments resembling floral or ornamental motifs. The drawing appears to be a conceptual draft of design ideas.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on blue-lined paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 21 x 30.7 cm (8 1/4 x 12 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1971.41.6


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Galerie Würthle, Vienna); acquired 1971 by the NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1974

  • Recent Acquisitions and Promised Gifts: Sculptures, Drawings, Prints. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1974:211.

Inscriptions

upper right in graphite: C/117; lower right in blue pen: C 117; lower right in graphite: [Rudolf ...? VII...?] 32 / B 36053.

Wikidata ID

Q64591054

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