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Das Mappenwerk der Insel

Anton Albers

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a vertical composition with intricate lines and shapes that are interconnected. The abstract print resembles a dense network of branches and foliage cascading down and twisting around what seems to be balcony railings. The stylized linear forms evoke the architecture of ornate iron fences and the natural chaos of tree branches entwined with them. The scene suggests a winter setting, with bare branches and a railing covered in snow or frost.

Artwork Details

Date
1900
Medium
woodcut in black and gray
Dimensions
8829 × 11204 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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