Artwork

Endpaper

Endpaper, by Johann Lechner, ink, 1802
Endpaper, by Johann Lechner, ink, 1802

Endpaper is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Johann Lechner. It dates from 1802 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Endpaper is a woodcut print created by Johann Lechner in 1802, featuring a grid of patterned squares in gold metallic ink on orange paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print consists of a repeating sequence of small, uniquely patterned squares, generating a sense of rhythm and harmony.

Technique & Style

The use of gold metallic ink on hand-washed orange paper lends the work a luxurious quality, with the warm background complementing the ink's effect.

Context

Endpaper is associated with the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and aesthetic experience.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.