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Willi Baumeister — Maschine und Mensch
Willi Baumeister

Maschine und Mensch

1926

A dynamic composition of geometric forms and mechanical elements rendered in tempera and pencil, this work reflects Baumeister's fascination with the relationship between humanity and industrial technology during the Weimar era. Rigid, angular structures suggestive of machinery intersect with more organic, figure-like forms, creating a visual dialogue between the human body and the machine. The restrained palette and precise linework embody the modernist spirit of the 1920s, evoking both the promise and tension of an increasingly mechanized world.

Medium
tempera and pencil on paper
Dimensions

Notes

Execution: Executed in 1926.

🔨 Auction Lot

Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session

May 15, 2020

Estimate: $25,000$35,000

Sold: $66,040

Lot 24

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Willi Baumeister, Maschine und Mensch, 1926

A dynamic composition of geometric forms and mechanical elements rendered in tempera and pencil, this work reflects Baumeister's fascination with the relationship between humanity and industrial technology during the Weimar era. Rigid, angular structures suggestive of machinery intersect with more organic, figure-like forms, creating a visual dialogue between the human body and the machine. The restrained palette and precise linework embody the modernist spirit of the 1920s, evoking both the promise and tension of an increasingly mechanized world.

Medium
tempera and pencil on paper
Dimensions
37.5 x 26.4 cm
Year
1926
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Abstract Art, German Artist, 20th Century, Geometric Forms, Male Artist, Tempera And Pencil, Constructivism, Works on Paper, Modernist Master, Figure and Machine, Neutral Tones, Industrial Theme

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