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Abstract Drawing

Drawing
1989 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This drawing is part of a series which show the artist's interest in biological forms. He had studied biology at the Universities of Naples, Rome and Zurich, before his emigration to the USA in 1939. The abstract nature of his paintings and drawings illustrate the turmoil of the 20th century, reflecting that period's mingling of biomorphic and mechanical forms.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleAbstract Drawing (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Pencil and black chalk
Brief description
A large drawing of semi-abstract biomorphic forms, Franz Bernheimer, Israel (Tivon), 1989
Physical description
A large drawing of semi-abstract biomorphic forms.
Dimensions
  • Height: 70.6cm
  • Width: 100.2cm
Style
Credit line
Given by Aliza Bernheimer
Object history
Given by Aliza Bernheimer, 2003
Subject depicted
Summary
This drawing is part of a series which show the artist's interest in biological forms. He had studied biology at the Universities of Naples, Rome and Zurich, before his emigration to the USA in 1939. The abstract nature of his paintings and drawings illustrate the turmoil of the 20th century, reflecting that period's mingling of biomorphic and mechanical forms.
Collection
Accession number
E.377-2003

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Record createdNovember 13, 2003
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