17579 ("In the art of painting …"), John Elsas
John Elsas
17579 ("In the art of painting …")
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John Elsas

17579 ("In the art of painting …"), 1932


Blatt
309 x 236 mm
Inventory Number
16948
Object Number
16948 Z
Status
Can be presented in the study room of the Graphische Sammlung (special opening hours)

Work Data

Basic Information

Title
17579 ("In the art of painting …")
Draughtsman
Period Produced
Object Type
Material
Technique
Geographic Reference
Production Reason
Label at the Time of Manufacture
Monogrammiert und datiert unten rechts (mit der Feder in Schwarz): 21/9 / 1932 / JE; bezeichnet unten: In der Malkunst / gibt sich keiner Müh / wer da ist / ein Genie.
Captions Added Later
Verso bezeichnet oben rechts (mit der Feder in Rot): 17579
Verso mittig Stempel des Städelschen Kunstinstituts, Frankfurt am Main (Lugt 2356)
Watermark
  • Nicht geprüft

Property and Acquisition

Institution
Departement
Collection
Creditline
Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main
Picture Copyright
Public Domain

Work Content

Motifs and References

Iconclass

Primary
  • 31A the (nude) human figure; 'Corpo humano' (Ripa)
  • 0 Abstract, Non-representational Art
  • 49L12 Roman script; scripts based on the Roman alphabet

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Last update

25.04.2024