Artwork
Markt (Market)
Markt (Market) is an ink print by Paul Gangolf. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower center in plate: MARKT; lower left in plate: PG [monogram]/28; signed by artist, lower right under platemark, in graphite: Gangolf; by artist, lower right, in graphite: 5/22
About this work
Overview
Markt (Market) is a 1928 soft-ground etching on wove paper by Paul Gangolf, depicting a chaotic scene.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a crowded, nude group in a jumbled pose, set against a rough, indistinct urban background. The title 'Markt' suggests a busy public space, but the scene's meaning remains ambiguous.
Technique & Style
The etching features scratchy, uneven lines and varying thickness, giving it a dynamic, spontaneous feel. The soft-ground technique and wove paper contribute to the image's grainy texture.
Artist & collection
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