Mahna no Varua Ino (The Devil Speaks)

Französische Grafik 1893–1895, 1894

The image displays swirling lines and organic shapes in an abstract composition. The design evokes the movement of flames or flowing fabric, with orange hues suggesting a fiery or sunset-like appearance. On the left, a cluster of darker shapes with curved lines resembles a group of figures or silhouettes. Above, green and black lines suggest a grove of trees or rolling hills. The image merges abstract art with motifs reminiscent of nature and human presence.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1893–1895
Date
1894
Type
Print
Medium
color woodcut on Japan paper
Dimensions
20.2 × 35.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image displays swirling lines and organic shapes in an abstract composition. The design evokes the movement of flames or flowing fabric, with orange hues suggesting a fiery or sunset-like appearance. On the left, a cluster of darker shapes with curved lines resembles a group of figures or silhouettes. Above, green and black lines suggest a grove of trees or rolling hills. The image merges abstract art with motifs reminiscent of nature and human presence.

Französische Grafik 1893–1895