1936

Composition (Karl Knaths, 1936)

Karl Knaths (1891–1971) made Composition. It dates from 1936. It is kept at Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C., United States of America. It measures 102 × 102 cm.

1936
102 × 102 cm
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.

Composition by Karl Knaths, 1936, Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Composition, in brief

Title: Composition
Artist: Karl Knaths (1891–1971)
Artist born in: Eau Claire, United States
Date: 1936
Dimensions: 102 × 102 cm
Where to see it: Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C., United States of America

Which museum holds Composition?

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Washington, D.C., United States of America

A Chronicle of American Identity The Smithsonian American Art Museum, located in Washington, D.C., is the nation's first collection of American art. As a part of the Smithsonian Institution, it holds one of the largest and most inclusive collections of art made in the United States. The holdings represent a continuous record of the American experience, capturing the aspirations, character, and imagination of the people from the colonial period to the present day.

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Questions on Composition, answered

Where can I see the original "Composition" by Karl Knaths?

You can see the original "Composition" at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C., United States of America.

In what year was "Composition" by Karl Knaths created?

"Composition" dates from 1936. The date places the work within Karl Knaths's career and its era.

How big is the original "Composition"?

The original "Composition" by Karl Knaths measures 102 x 102 cm.

Is "Composition" free of copyright?

Regarding copyright, "Composition" is still protected by copyright.

Who is the artist behind "Composition"?

The artist behind "Composition" is Karl Knaths. The work is catalogued under Karl Knaths's name.

At what age did Karl Knaths make "Composition"?

Karl Knaths was 45 years old when creating "Composition" in 1936. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1891.

Is "Composition" by Karl Knaths in the public domain, and why?

"Composition" by Karl Knaths is still protected by copyright. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Karl Knaths died in 1971.

Is "Composition" by Karl Knaths kept in the artist's home country?

No - the artwork is kept abroad. Karl Knaths was born in United States, and the original "Composition" is held in a museum in United States of America.

About the artist, Karl Knaths

1891–1971, United States

Karl Knaths

A Life Dedicated to Abstract Modernism Karl Knaths, born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, in 1891, emerged as a pivotal figure in the development of American Modernism. His artistic journey was not one of immediate recognition but rather a sustained exploration of form, color, and the underlying principles governing aesthetic experience. While often categorized within the Cubist tradition, Knaths’s work transcends simple classification; it is characterized by a unique synthesis of geometric abstraction and recognizable subject matter, imbued with a deeply personal vision. His paintings are not merely representations of the world but rather carefully constructed meditations on its essence, filtered through a rigorous intellectual framework.

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