Artwork
Tightrope Walker (Seiltanzer)
Tightrope Walker (Seiltanzer) is a watercolor print by Paul Gangolf. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:signed by artist, lower right, in graphite; by later hand, verso lower left, in graphite: M41 575 / 605 / 403
- Markings
- Marked:stamp, verso lower center, in black ink: RCK
About this work
Overview
Tightrope Walker is a print created by Paul Gangolf around 1928 using lithography, scraping, and transparent watercolor on gray wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chaotic cityscape with tangled, overlapping buildings and dark lines crisscrossing the scene, punctuated by pale spots of color.
Technique & Style
Gangolf achieved the print's layered, messy appearance by combining scraping and watercolor techniques on a gray background, which creates unusual color effects.
Artist & collection
