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Number 8 from 8 Erfahrungen

1981

A.R. Penck

Associated Names

A.R. Penck

Artist, German, 1939 - 2017

Francois Lafranca

Printer, Swiss, born 1943

Peter Blum Edition, New York

Publisher

The image features bold black and white shapes and lines creating an abstract composition. On the left side, there is a silhouette resembling a human figure, while the right side shows angular forms and lines. The overall impression is of a dynamic and enigmatic scene, reminiscent of tribal art or ancient carvings.

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Artwork overview

Medium

one from a portfolio of 8 woodcuts on handmade wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of Wolfgang Wittrock, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art
Dimensions

plate: 65.6 x 51.3 cm (25 13/16 x 20 3/16 in.)
sheet: 78.1 x 58.4 cm (30 3/4 x 23 in.)
Accession Number

1991.57.22

The image displays bold, jagged black and white shapes and lines that crisscross the canvas in an abstract composition. The shapes form a structured pattern, resembling fragmented pieces. Lines converge and diverge at the center, creating a sense of motion. The black and white contrast adds depth and texture to the image. — Untitled [1] from 8 Erfahrungen (8 Experiences)

A.R. Penck, Francois Lafranca, Peter Blum Edition, New York

1981

This is a drawing of stylized text on a paper. The image consists of bold, black text on a plain, textured off-white background. The text includes "8 ERFAHRUNGEN" at the bottom, followed by "a.Y. (o.r. pencz) III" above it. Additionally, "PETER BLUM EDITION" is printed in smaller text at the bottom of the paper. — 8 Erfahrungen (8 Experiences)

A.R. Penck, Francois Lafranca, Peter Blum Edition, New York

1981

The image shows irregular and jagged white lines and shapes on a black background, forming an abstract composition. Some lines intersect and zigzag, resembling fragmented sticks or bones. Certain shapes resemble hourglasses or stars. Among the arrangement, there is a semblance of a skeletal figure on the right side. In the lower section, two rectangular forms are placed side by side. — Untitled [2] from 8 Erfahrungen (8 Experiences)

A.R. Penck, Francois Lafranca, Peter Blum Edition, New York

1981

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1991

Art for the Nation: Gifts in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1991, 464-465, color repro.

Bibliography

1991

Art for the Nation: Gifts in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1991: p.464.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 17/50; lower right in graphite: a.Y.(a.r. Penck)

Wikidata ID

Q74888335

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