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Karl Knaths — Untitled (Dedicated to Ciro Cozzi)
Karl Knaths

Untitled (Dedicated to Ciro Cozzi)

This lithograph depicts a whimsical scene of abstracted figures engaged in what appears to be a musical or theatrical performance. The composition features several elongated, gestural forms rendered in bold black lines with dynamic cross-hatching that creates movement and shadow across the composition. The style reflects modernist tendencies of the mid-twentieth century, with simplified anatomical forms and a focus on expressive line work rather than naturalistic representation. The work demonstrates the experimental approach characteristic of Provincetown's artistic community during this period.

Medium
Lithograph
Dimensions

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Provincetown Art Association & Museum Benefit Auction

May 16, 2026

Estimate: $400$600

Lot 79

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Karl Knaths, Untitled (Dedicated to Ciro Cozzi)

This lithograph depicts a whimsical scene of abstracted figures engaged in what appears to be a musical or theatrical performance. The composition features several elongated, gestural forms rendered in bold black lines with dynamic cross-hatching that creates movement and shadow across the composition. The style reflects modernist tendencies of the mid-twentieth century, with simplified anatomical forms and a focus on expressive line work rather than naturalistic representation. The work demonstrates the experimental approach characteristic of Provincetown's artistic community during this period.

Medium
Lithograph
Dimensions
33.7 x 43.2 cm
Seen at
Eldred's, East Dennis, Massachusetts, United States

Related themes

Musical Performance, Dynamic Movement, Expressionism, Line Drawing, Avant-Garde, Printmaking, Theatrical, Abstract Figures, Black And White, Gestural, Modernism, Mid-Century Modern, Provincetown School, Lithograph, Figure Composition

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