Brennende Mann (Burning Man)

1989

Michael Morgner

Associated Names
Michael Morgner

Artist, German, born 1942

The image shows a series of overlapping shapes and lines, including organic splashes and jagged, angular forms. It is an abstract composition with areas of dark and light gray intermingling with patches of brown and white. Amidst the arrangement, there is a central brown shape surrounded by textured surfaces. The overall effect suggests an abstract interplay between geological elements and undefined structures.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black, gray, and brown ink washes with asphalt and stamping on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Batuz Foundation

  • Dimensions

    overall: 75.5 x 60.5 cm (29 3/4 x 23 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1996.58.3

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Batuz Foundation, Walton, MA; gift to NGA, 1996.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 9.11.1989; lower right in graphite: 73 M/90; across top verso in graphite: 9.11.89 / "Brennende / Mann"; across bottom verso in graphite: fur National Gallery / Washington 11.10.95 / Morgner 90

Wikidata ID

Q64614617

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