Bismarckfeier (Celebration for Bismarck)

Deutsche Grafik 1903–1925, 1915

The image shows a ground-level perspective looking towards a large domed building surrounded by a crowd. The horizon line is obscured by the building itself. The top of the dome is highlighted with subtle yellow and flanked by two flag poles with red, yellow, and black flags. The style features loose, sketch-like brushstrokes with a combination of line drawing and watercolor washes. The color palette is light with soft blues in the sky, warm yellows on the dome, and contrasting reds and blacks in the flags. Hints of pale browns and grays illustrate movement and a gathering close to us.
Kunstenaar
Deutsche Grafik 1903–1925
Datering
1915
Soort
Prent
Techniek
hand-colored transfer lithograph on laid paper
Afmetingen
42 × 33,4 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image shows a ground-level perspective looking towards a large domed building surrounded by a crowd. The horizon line is obscured by the building itself. The top of the dome is highlighted with subtle yellow and flanked by two flag poles with red, yellow, and black flags. The style features loose, sketch-like brushstrokes with a combination of line drawing and watercolor washes. The color palette is light with soft blues in the sky, warm yellows on the dome, and contrasting reds and blacks in the flags. Hints of pale browns and grays illustrate movement and a gathering close to us.

Deutsche Grafik 1903–1925