Null H. GRASS (1886-1978), In the church, 1910, Lithography
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H. GRASS (1886-1978), In the church, 1910, Lithography Herbert Grass (1886 Mannheim - 1978 Heidelberg): In the church, 1910, Lithography Technique: Lithography on Japanese paper Inscription: lower left signed: "Herbert Grass.". Lower middle dated: "10". Date: 1910 Description: The artwork shows a scene in Art Nouveau style, characterised by clear lines and two-dimensional design. Two figures flank a door, behind which a third figure is placed in the centre, surrounded by ornamental motifs. Keywords: Art Nouveau; lines; flatness; symmetry; ornamentation; door; figures; centrality; illustration; graphics; art; style; architecture; design; black and white; aesthetics; composition, 20th century, Art Nouveau, Religious, Germany, Size: Japanese paper: 50,0 cm x 35,0 cm (19,7 x 13,8 in), Depiction: 20,0 cm x 12,0 cm (7,9 x 4,7 in)

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H. GRASS (1886-1978), In the church, 1910, Lithography Herbert Grass (1886 Mannheim - 1978 Heidelberg): In the church, 1910, Lithography Technique: Lithography on Japanese paper Inscription: lower left signed: "Herbert Grass.". Lower middle dated: "10". Date: 1910 Description: The artwork shows a scene in Art Nouveau style, characterised by clear lines and two-dimensional design. Two figures flank a door, behind which a third figure is placed in the centre, surrounded by ornamental motifs. Keywords: Art Nouveau; lines; flatness; symmetry; ornamentation; door; figures; centrality; illustration; graphics; art; style; architecture; design; black and white; aesthetics; composition, 20th century, Art Nouveau, Religious, Germany, Size: Japanese paper: 50,0 cm x 35,0 cm (19,7 x 13,8 in), Depiction: 20,0 cm x 12,0 cm (7,9 x 4,7 in)

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