Artwork

Hindu Village (Das Hindudorf)

Hindu Village (Das Hindudorf), by Paul Gangolf, ink, 1925
Hindu Village (Das Hindudorf), by Paul Gangolf, ink, 1925

Hindu Village (Das Hindudorf) is an ink print by Paul Gangolf. It dates from 1925 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Hindu Village (Das Hindudorf) is an etching created by Paul Gangolf around 1925. The work is characterized by its dense, intricate composition.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a bustling village scene, teeming with people and animals. The crowded arrangement of figures and structures conveys a sense of chaos and activity.

Technique & Style

Gangolf employed the drypoint technique, scratching directly into the metal plate to produce rough, textured lines. This approach contributes to the overall restless atmosphere of the scene.

Artist & collection

Artist

Paul Gangolf

Paul Gangolf (1928–1928) was an artist.

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