Adagio (G[ustav] M[ahler] X)
1998
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View on museum website →Medium
engraving, etching, drypoint, and aquatint in brown
Dimensions
overall: 47.8 x 32.1 cm (18 13/16 x 12 5/8 in.)
Classification
Portfolio
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Gerald Cerny
Accession Number
2000.166.218.a
Art Historical Context
**Adagio (Gustav] M[ler] X)** by Demel, created in1998, is a print housed in the National of Art's portfolio collection generously gifted by Gerald Cerny. This work, measuring 47.8 x 32.1 cm, captures the evocative mood of its title—likely an homage to the haunting Adagio movement from Gustav Mahler's unfinished Symphony No. 10. Demel, a Czech renowned for his intricate printmaking, draws inspiration from music's emotional depth, transforming symphonic themes into visual poetry through layered techniques. Rendered in rich brown ink, the piece employs a sophisticated blend of engraving, etchin...