Abstract Drawing
Drawing
1989 (made)
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 | |
Title | Abstract 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 |
|
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 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
Record created | November 13, 2003 |
Record URL |
Download as: JSON