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Das leere Café (The Empty Café)

Walter Gramatté

National Gallery of Art

The image contains swirling and intersecting lines, creating an abstract scene on the paper. The curved shapes and meandering lines hint at the contour of a room with tables and chairs. Angular lines and round shapes suggest the presence of objects or people like hats or lamps. The use of vibrant colors like red, yellow, and blue adds energy to the composition.

Artwork Details

Date
1918
Medium
pen and black ink with crayons on wove paper
Dimensions
3444 × 4427 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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