Untitled (Pegasus and Male Nude)
Medium
linocut
Dimensions
image: ca. 241 x ca. 180 mm sheet: 382 x 260 mm
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Accession Number
2008.115.2372
Art Historical Context
Discover the dynamic *Untitled (Pegasus and Maleude)*, a 1919 linocut by American artist C. Bertram Hartman. Created in the vibrant interwar period, this print measures approximately 241 x 180 mm (image) on a 382 x 260 mm sheet, showcasing Hartman's exploration of mythological themes through a modern lens. The composition juxtaposes the mythical winged horse Pegasus with a classical male nude, blending ancient symbolism of inspiration and freedom with the human form's timeless ideal. Linocut, a relief printing technique using carved linoleum blocks, was gaining traction in the early 20th cent...