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Ger Ladage (signed by artist), 1917
Ger Ladage, or Gerlwh as he signed his name, was a theosophist who believed in the presence of an astral body (also called a soul body). This semi-transparent, spiritualised form around a person also appeared in images at the time. The contrasting colours, the transparent blow molds and the jerky contours in this watercolour evoke such an aura. In addition, there may be influences from Gerlwh’s profession as a decorator and stained-glass designer.
- Artwork typedrawing
- Object numberRP-T-2019-87
- Dimensionsheight 699 mm x width 468 mm
- Physical characteristicspenseel in kleuren