Dürer Variation 1966

"Dürer Variation" is a 1966 photogravure by Frederick Sommer (1905-1999). It is a reinterpretation of a 16th-century engraving by the famous German artist Albrecht Dürer. In the original artwork, the scene depicts a procession, while Sommer isolates a specific portion, focusing on the detailed figures and their postures. Through this process, Sommer transforms the original into an abstract composition of light and shadow. The print's stark lines, dense textures, and the play of light and dark make this piece an intriguing study in artistic reinterpretation and the power of abstract forms.