Artwork
Crucifixion with Horseback Rider
Crucifixion with Horseback Rider is an ink print by Wilhelm Morgner. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:below image, at left, in pen and black ink: Holzschnitt. Handdruck.; below image, at right, in pen and black ink: Wilhelm Morgner; at bottom left of the sheet, in graphite, by later hand: K. No 34. Große Kreuzigung.
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Overview
Crucifixion with Horseback Rider is a woodcut print created by Wilhelm Morgner around 1913. It is executed on laid tissue paper, showcasing the artist's use of this medium for a religious scene.
Technique & Style
The print features bold black lines and stark contrasts, achieved through the use of black ink on the natural color of the paper. The figures are simplified, with jagged shapes and overlapping forms that create a sense of chaos.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a crowded Crucifixion, with figures on foot and on horseback. The composition is dense, with overlapping silhouettes that make it difficult to discern the spatial relationships between the figures.
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