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Frauenschuh (Lady's Slipper)

Wilhelm Heise

Associated Names

Wilhelm Heise

Artist, German, born 1892

The image displays orchid flowers and long, slender leaves against a dark background. The color palette comprises shades of black and white. The stems and leaves rise densely from the bottom, with flowers facing different directions and a concentration of flowers in the central area. Leaves are interspersed throughout, adding texture and depth.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph on laid paper
Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Pym Lucas in memory of Frank Epping
Dimensions

image: 36.7 x 25.7 cm (14 7/16 x 10 1/8 in.)
sheet: 51.7 x 38.4 cm (20 3/8 x 15 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

1984.16.2

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: WH; across bottom below image in graphite: Frauenschuh (Steinstich) 150/50 Au Franc! Wilhelm Heise

Wikidata ID

Q74046061

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