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Death as Juggler (Revolution) (Tod als Jongleur [Revolution])

Christian Rohlfs , 1918

Death as Juggler (Revolution) (Tod als Jongleur [Revolution]), by Christian Rohlfs, watercolor, 1918
Death as Juggler (Revolution) (Tod als Jongleur [Revolution]), by Christian Rohlfs, watercolor, 1918

Death as Juggler (Revolution) (Tod als Jongleur [Revolution]) is a watercolor print by Christian Rohlfs. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription
Inscribed:lower left margine in graphite "5"; lower right in plate, signed in graphite "Chrs Rohlfs"; upper left verso in graphite in circle "4" "500-" upper right verso in graphite "M12075"
Markings
Marked:Verso, stamped in black ink: COMISION NACIONAL DE MUSEOS / Y MONUMENTOS HISTORICOS / JOSE LUIS BUSANICHE / SECRETARIO GENERALE; verso, stamp in black: LJR

About this work

Overview

Christian Rohlfs's 1918 woodcut, 'Death as Juggler (Revolution)', combines blue-black printing with opaque watercolor on wove paper. The work showcases Rohlfs's experimentation with Expressionist techniques.

Subject & Meaning

The print features a skeletal figure juggling, symbolizing death's presence amidst revolutionary turmoil. Three figures, colored red, yellow, and white, are depicted in dynamic motion, conveying energy and tension.

Technique & Style

Rohlfs employed bold colors and a dynamic composition to create a dramatic effect. Visible brushstrokes and the contrast between blue-black and yellow hues add to the overall sense of movement.

Context

Created in 1918, the work reflects Rohlfs's engagement with German Expressionism and the revolutionary themes of the era.

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Artist & collection

Portrait of Christian Rohlfs

Artist

Christian Rohlfs

Christian Rohlfs was a German painter and printmaker, one of the important representatives of German expressionism.

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Who painted Death as Juggler (Revolution) (Tod als Jongleur [Revolution])?

Death as Juggler (Revolution) (Tod als Jongleur [Revolution]) was painted by Christian Rohlfs in 1918.

Where can I see Death as Juggler (Revolution) (Tod als Jongleur [Revolution])?

Death as Juggler (Revolution) (Tod als Jongleur [Revolution]) is held by National Gallery of Art.

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