Jacob et l'ange

1935

Roger Vieillard

Associated Names
Roger Vieillard

Artist, French, 1907-1989

The image shows interwoven lines and geometric shapes creating an abstract composition. Large wood-textured beams and posts intersect in various directions to form a partially enclosed space. Swirling and looping lines within the structure resemble twisted metal or vines. The background displays small cloud-like formations in the sky and a patterned ground that extends indefinitely.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving and softground etching in black on Auvergne a la Main laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Robert A. Hauslohner

  • Dimensions

    plate: 24.2 x 25 cm (9 1/2 x 9 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 57.2 x 39.7 cm (22 1/2 x 15 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.116.143

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

center left in graphite: Roger Vieillard; center right in graphite: Jacob et l'Ange 26/60; by later hand, lower right in graphite: 7; lower right verso in graphite: P2812

Watermarks

Auvergne a la Main

Wikidata ID

Q74892504

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