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: the essentials

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 about Composition

How is the palette of "Composition" by Karl Knaths described?

"Composition" by Karl Knaths uses an earthy color palette. The palette summarizes the work's overall color character.

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Is "Composition" by Karl Knaths a portrait, landscape or square composition?

"Composition" by Karl Knaths has a square format. The format describes the proportions of the composition.

Where is "Composition" by Karl Knaths on display today?

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

Why is the copyright status of "Composition" what it is?

The copyright status of "Composition" - still protected by copyright - follows from the artist's death in 1971.

Does the copyright of "Composition" by Karl Knaths allow reproductions?

"Composition" by Karl Knaths, held at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, is still protected by copyright. This status determines whether reproductions of the image may be made.

Does "Composition" show strong light-dark contrasts?

The light-dark contrast of "Composition" is recorded as statement. Contrast describes how strongly light and dark areas differ.

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How do the colors of "Composition" relate to each other?

The colors of "Composition" by Karl Knaths show a discordant palette harmony. Harmony describes how the colors relate to each other.

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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