Stadt (1920)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Discover the picturesque tranquility and architectural elegance depicted in Anny Dollschein’s 1920 masterpiece, "Stadt." This exquisite drawing captures the essence of an old European town, characterized by its rustic charm and serene ambiance. Dominating the composition is a prominent bell tower, rising gracefully above the clustered houses, all rendered with a delicate intricacy that invites the viewer to delve into a bygone era.The foreground is lined with a neatly arranged row of trees, their rounded canopies creating a rhythmic harmony that contrasts beautifully with the angular structures of the buildings. This creates a visual pathway leading the eyes towards the distant, softly sketched horizon, suggesting the vast landscapes that stretch beyond the town's borders.Dollschein's use of monochrome adds a timeless quality to the work, focusing attention on the play of light and shadow and the texture of the town's quaint facades. This scene is not just a mere representation but a resonant narrative that conveys a sense of peacefulness and nostalgia."Stadt" invites us to appreciate the enduring beauty of architectural form and natural design, masterfully intertwined by Dollschein’s skilled hand.
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Anny Dollschein (1893 - 1946) was an Austrian artist, painter, graphic artist, puppeteer and actress. In Graz she was trained as a painter by Friederike Koch von Langentreu and at the Landeskunstschule by Anton Marussig and Daniel Pauluzzi.
In 2008 her works were exhibited in the Joanneum Museum in Graz.
In 2017 a memorial plaque was erected in Harrachgasse in Graz, at the house where Anny Dollschein lived for a few years.
Her work encompasses the styles of Impressionism and Cubism.