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Peter August Bockstiegel

German, 1889 - 1951

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The image showcases an array of bold, flowing lines and shapes twisting and curving throughout the canvas. A combination of red, blue, and green dominates the scene, creating a sense of vibrancy and energy. The shapes resemble wooded trees, with twisting branches, stretched leaves, or flames flickering against the sky. In the background, rounded forms resemble hills or mounds, creating a landscape with rolling natural elements. There are subtle hints of familiar forms, such as the silhouette of a house, grounding the viewer within the abstraction. — Peter August Bockstiegel, Frühling in Cossebaude (Spring in Cossebaude), 1920, color lithograph on wove paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.174

Frühling in Cossebaude (Spring in Cossebaude)

Peter August Bockstiegel · 1920 · color lithograph on wove paper · 2012.92.174