Artwork

Arno Holz Mappe: Schwebendes Paar

Arno Holz Mappe:  Schwebendes Paar, by Willy Jaeckel, 1923
Arno Holz Mappe:  Schwebendes Paar, by Willy Jaeckel, 1923

Arno Holz Mappe: Schwebendes Paar is a print by Willy Jaeckel. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Arno Holz Mappe: Schwebendes Paar is a 1923 lithograph by Willy Jaeckel, a German artist associated with Expressionism.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two figures suspended in an ethereal arrangement, conveying a sense of dynamic movement and emotional intensity.

Technique & Style

Jaeckel's use of loose, expressive strokes and distorted forms reflects the stylistic tendencies of Expressionism, emphasizing the capture of emotional and kinetic energy.

History & Provenance

Created in 1923, the work is representative of Jaeckel's contributions to the Expressionist movement through his graphic and painterly output.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Willy Jaeckel

Artist

Willy Jaeckel

Willy Gustav Erich Jaeckel (10 February 1888 – 30 January 1944) was a German painter, lithographer and representative of the Expressionist art movement.

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