Accession Number
1961/2.46

Title
Untitled

Artist(s)
Rolf Cavael

Object Creation Date
1953

Medium & Support
screenprint on paper

Dimensions
12 15/16 in (32.86 cm);18 1/8 in x 22 1/8 in (46.04 cm x 56.2 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Jean Paul Slusser

Subject matter
Rolf Cavael was a founding member of Zen 49, a group of German artists that were inspired by the basic concepts of Zen Buddhism. They formed in 1949 with the goal of creating a post-war art style that was specific to Germany. Cavael's work both with the group and before its formation was highly abstract and non-representational like this untitled print. 

Physical Description
In this abstract print, wide, curved black lines are layered over spots of pale bluish grey and shades of yellow. Wide swaths of grey exist in the background. 

Primary Object Classification
Print

Collection Area
Modern and Contemporary

Rights
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Keywords
Abstract (fine arts style)
German (culture or style)
Non-Representational Art
abstraction
modern and contemporary art
nonrepresentational art