Artwork
Untitled (Girl with Bird of Paradise)
Untitled (Girl with Bird of Paradise) is an ink print by Gottfried Graf. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower left in block: GOTTFRIED GRAF; lower right in block: ORIGINALHOLZSCHNITT
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Overview
Untitled (Girl with Bird of Paradise) is a 1918 woodcut print by Gottfried Graf, executed on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman holding a long-stemmed, star-shaped flower against a dark background, with the sun and moon visible behind her. The composition is framed by stylized leaves and swirls, creating a symbolic and dreamlike atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Graf employed sharp contrasts between black and white to emphasize the shapes in the print, resulting in a graphic, angular representation of the subject. The woodcut technique, which involves carving a design into a wooden block, is evident in the bold lines and textured appearance of the image.
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