Artwork
The Promenade
The Promenade is a print by Walter Ruttmann. It dates from 1919 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1955.156
- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Prasse Collection
About this work
Overview
The Promenade, a 1919 print by Walter Ruttmann, is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art. It depicts a woman walking in a park, characterized by expressive, dark lines and loose brushstrokes.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman in a long dress, hat, and parasol, strolling in a park setting. The emphasis on her attire and accessories suggests a focus on leisure and possibly social status.
Technique & Style
The work features loose, expressive brushstrokes and prominent, dark lines, conveying a sense of energy and movement. The artist's manipulation of line and shape achieves depth and dimensionality.
History & Provenance
Created in 1919 by Walter Ruttmann, the print is now held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is accompanied by other similar works.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Walter Ruttmann was a German cinematographer and film director, an important German abstract experimental film maker, along with Hans Richter, Viking Eggeling and Oskar Fischinger.
