Old Munich
Gustave Baumann
key Notes:
"Architectural Detail" and "Vibrant Color Palette"
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Dimensions:
Image: 47.8 × 41.9 cm (18 7/8 × 16 1/2 in.); Sheet: 58.8 × 44.5 cm (23 3/16 × 17 9/16 in.)
medium:
Color linocut on ivory Japanese paper
Difficulty:
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story of the work:
"Old Munich" by Gustave Baumann is a woodcut print, not a painting, created in 1905 during Baumann's time in Germany, where he studied at the Kunstgewerbeschule in Munich. The work reflects Baumann's early exploration of color woodcut techniques and captures the architectural charm and historical ambiance of Munich, a city that significantly influenced his artistic development.
Description of the work:
"Old Munich" by Gustave Baumann is a color linocut that captures a quaint, picturesque scene of Munich, characterized by its intricate architectural details and harmonious composition. The use of ivory Japanese paper enhances the print's subtle color palette, emphasizing Baumann's skillful interplay of light and shadow to evoke a sense of nostalgia and tranquility.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago
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