Artwork
Sonnenuntergang (Alb)
Sonnenuntergang (Alb) is an ink print by Wilhelm Laage. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:below image, at left, in graphite: Sonnenuntergang Alb; below image, at right, in graphite: W. Laage / 1918; at bottom right corner, in graphite, by later hand: H322; on verso, in graphite: 1246
About this work
Overview
Sonnenuntergang (Alb) is a 1918 woodcut print by Wilhelm Laage, executed on buff wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The title suggests a sunset over the Alps, but the dramatic scene depicted, a dark, jagged mountain range under a pale sky, emphasizes bold contrasts over serene atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Characterized by simple shapes and stark black lines on a warm, off-white background, the print showcases the expressive potential of woodcut technique through its rough textures and deep shadows.
Artist & collection
