Caption

Abstract composition, print, inscription: 'Sois sage, O ma douleur et tiens toi plus tranquil, (Baudelaire)', inscription: 'plate destroyed', printmaker: Erich Wichmann (signed by artist), 1919, paper, etching, intaglio printmaking technique, etching with plate tone, proof print, height 116 mm x width 94 mm, Print possibly inspired by poems by Charles Baudelaire and Paul Verlaine., Abstract, Non-representational Art, An abstract ink composition on aged paper featuring irregular dark brushstrokes and smudges that form curved and elongated shapes, with thin linear marks resembling stems or scratches radiating from lower areas, scattered speckles and blotches throughout, faint contour-like lines along the edges, and variations in tone from deep brown to light beige across the surface.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A87_256

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47.8Mb (5.6Mb) / 12.2in x 15.2in / 3662 x 4565 (300dpi)

Keywords

Abstract composition print inscription Sois sage O ma douleur et tiens toi plus tranquil Baudelaire plate destroyed printmaker Erich Wichmann signed artist 1919 paper etching intaglio printmaking technique plate tone proof print height 116 mm x width 94 mm Print inspired poems Charles Baudelaire Paul Verlaine Abstract Non-representational Art abstract ink composition aged paper featuring irregular dark brushstrokes smudges form curved elongated shapes thin linear marks resembling stems scratches radiating lower areas scattered speckles blotches faint contour- lines edges variations tone deep brown light beige across surface