Norbert Prangenberg

Norbert Prangenberg

Norbert Prangenberg (1949–2012) was a German artist known for his innovative work in painting, sculpture, and ceramics.

Born: 1949, Cologne, Germany

Died: 2012, Krefeld, Germany

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Recognition

Originally trained as a silversmith, Norbert Prangenberg's woodcuts and drawings have been shown in museums & galleries globally.

Intent

Imaginative style where Prangenberg's experience as a silversmith lends to his letting the metal of the plate shine through the work.

Composition

These monotype etchings involve a complex art technique with a strong sense of geometry and depth.

Ceres Take

Ceres Take

Beautiful and unmistakable - nine one-of-a-kind monotypes that draw the eye with shape, technique, and color.

Etching (1)

PARENT TECHNIQUE

Etching

Etching is a form of printmaking that involves creating designs on a copper plate, using an acid-resistant material like wax or resin. The artist scratches through this material to expose the metal underneath. The plate is then submerged in an acid bath, which bites into the exposed areas, creating grooves....

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Monotypes

Norbert Prangenberg

SIZE

20 x 16

TECHNIQUE

Etching