Sitzender, die Arme auf Knie gestützt, Hans Mettel
Hans Mettel
Sitzender, die Arme auf Knie gestützt
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Hans Mettel

Sitzender, die Arme auf Knie gestützt, 1958


Dimensions
42.3 x 16.6 x 21 cm
Physical Description
iron
Inventory Number
St.P531
Acquisition
Acquired in 1966 from the artist's estate
Status
Not on display

Work Data

Basic Information

Title
Sitzender, die Arme auf Knie gestützt (Original Title)
Title Translation
Sitting man, arms resting on knees
Artist
Period Produced
School
Object Type
Physical Description
iron
Material
Technique

Property and Acquisition

Institution
Departement
Collection
Creditline
Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main
Picture Copyright
© Hans Mettel
Acquisition
Acquired in 1966 from the artist's estate

Work Content

Motifs and References

Genre
Main Motif

Iconclass

Primary
  • 31A the (nude) human figure; 'Corpo humano' (Ripa)
  • 41D9 (showing oneself) undressed, quasi-nude
  • 31D14 adult man
  • 31A235 sitting figure
Secondary
  • 41A7211 stool
  • 48C244 pedestal of a piece of sculpture (perhaps in the form of a herm)

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25.04.2024