The online catalogue of the complete oeuvre of Sophie Taeuber-Arp currently records a total of 1021 <\/strong>objects. The digital catalogue is based on the internal database of the Stiftung Arp e. V., which documents all of Sophie Taeuber-Arp\u2019s known works. This collection of data is being edited for the oeuvre catalogue and incrementally made available online. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Our aim is to bring together all known works by Sophie Taeuber-Arp \u2013 the entire spectrum of her artistic production \u2013 and permanently document them in the form of an annotated, critical online catalogue. New research findings may give rise to changes to the data. The online oeuvre catalogue is therefore regularly checked, updated, and corrected if applicable. On the page for each artwork, the date of the most recent changes is shown under \u201cLast updated\u201d. The online oeuvre catalogue contains all the works of Taeuber-Arp known to art-historical researchers: works on paper (drawings, gouaches, watercolours, collages and prints), oil paintings, reliefs, sculptures and models, works of decorative art, photography and collaborative works with other artists.<\/p>\n The titles of most of the works were not coined by the artist herself. The majority of them passed into use from the publication “Sophie Taeuber-Arp” (1948). The “Catalogue de l’\u0153uvre” by Hugo Weber, which formed part of that publication, was in French. For that reason, the majority of the titles of works in the online catalogue are recorded in French. The decision to adopt the French titles of works is based on the rationale that they can be traced the furthest back in time or were in use for the longest period of time. However, if older titles that were verifiably used during the artist’s lifetime should come to light, these will be given preference. They are marked with an asterisk, for example “Relief en bois*”. All other entries for titles have been taken from the literature. These are marked by square brackets, for example “[Beaded Bag]”. Variant titles are listed under “Additional titles”, stating the source wherever possible. Each object has been given a unique identifier, its \u201cSTARP-ID\u201d number. The purpose of the STARP-ID is the systematic registration of the individual objects. It allows information to be matched to a particular artwork without ambiguity, and relates back to the internal database of the Stiftung Arp e. V.<\/p>\n Sophie Taeuber-Arp only dated her works occasionally. Particularly between 1939 and 1942 \u2013 the final years of her artistic production \u2013 more works are found which she herself dated. If a work is dated by the artist herself, this can be checked under the category heading “Signature\/inscription”. Under \u201cMaterial\/technique\u201d, details are given about the support materials and painting mediums. The entries have been compiled by inspecting the works and consulting the art-historical literature. The dimensions of the works are stated as height x width in centimetres. The measurements relate to the size of the given object or picture, meaning that for works on paper, the dimensions given refer to the size of the entire sheet, not just the image. For sculptures, models and reliefs, the depth is included as the third measurement. The catalogue compilers measure all works to which we can obtain access. In the numerous cases where this is not possible, the stated dimensions are taken essentially from the literature or from information provided by the respective owners.<\/p>\n Apart from graphic works, reliefs in particular were executed in multiple versions. The number of instances of the respective object is listed under “Edition”. For printed graphic works, the size of the edition is stated wherever possible.<\/p>\n The one and only printed catalogue raisonn\u00e9 to date \u2013 published by Georg Schmidt and Hugo Weber in 1948 \u2013 covers around 500 of the artist\u2019s works. The corresponding catalogue raisonn\u00e9 numbers are listed under the short-form reference \u201cCR Schmidt\/Weber 1948\u201d. Weber imposed his numbering within the classification system he established based on groups of works. He assigned each work a year number and a serial number (e.g. 1916\/1, 1916\/2 or 1917\/1, 1917\/2, etc.). Some sculptural works executed by Sophie Taeuber-Arp in collaboration with Hans Arp are found in oeuvre catalogues on the works of Hans Arp. These publications are \u201cHans Arp\u201d by Carola Giedion-Welcker (1957), \u201cHans Arp. Skulpturen 1957\u20131966\u201d by Hans Trier (1968) and \u201cHans Arp. Die Reliefs. \u0152uvre-Katalog\u201d by Bernd Rau (1981). The corresponding catalogue numbers have been included in the online oeuvre catalogue under the short-form references \u201cCR Giedion-Welcker 1957\u201d, \u201cCR Trier 1968\u201d and \u201cCR Rau 1981\u201d respectively.<\/p>\n Sophie Taeuber-Arp signed her works predominantly in the later years of her life. Under \u201cSignature\/inscription\u201d, the artist\u2019s own handwritten inscriptions (normally her signature and the date) are quoted, stating the position on the work and the original wording.<\/p>\n To coincide with the cataloguing of Taeuber-Arp\u2019s works, an \u201coeuvre stamp\u201d was produced. Sophie Taeuber-Arp is represented internationally in numerous public and private collections. It is desirable to substantiate the locations where all of the artist’s works are currently held. However, private owners do not usually wish to be named, and for this reason, only public collections are listed in the online oeuvre catalogue. The entry for \u201cLocation\u201d is limited to the name and location of the relevant public institution, or \u201cPrivate owner\u201d. Each catalogue entry will be accompanied \u2013 as work on the catalogue progresses \u2013 by an artwork commentary in the form of a short text containing additional information. The authors of these are acknowledged directly.<\/p>\n Under \u201cExhibitions” you will find all the solo and group exhibitions in which the corresponding work has been shown. The exhibition references are cited by title, year and exhibition location, and are arranged in ascending chronological order. The literature references are cited in short form and arranged in ascending chronological order. In this way, the reactions to the particular work in question can readily be followed. The short form normally names the author(s) and\/or editor(s) and the year of publication. A corresponding page reference and the illustration source in the given work are also included if applicable. Exhibition catalogues are specifically identified as such.
\nAll known works by the artist are presented as an overview in chronological order. In this way not only the artistic spectrum of her work across a range of mediums but also the progression of her oeuvre can be seen. (Regarding the latter aspect, please also take note of the remarks on dating).
\nAn advanced search function at the top of the page allows you to search for particular artworks using preconfigured drop-down lists or your own choice of search terms.
\nWhen you select a work title, a datasheet containing the basic information about the given object is displayed. This information is structured by title, contributing artist(s), the dating, material, technique and dimensions, and the current location of the artwork. Catalogue raisonn\u00e9 (CR) numbers, signatures, inscriptions and estate stamps are listed if applicable.
\nApart from these basic details, as work on the catalogue progresses, each artwork will be accompanied by a short commentary with more detailed information as well as extensive literature and exhibition references. An illustration of each object will be added if possible.<\/p>\nBASIS OF THIS OEUVRE CATALOGUE<\/h3>\n
\nAll the entries reflect the most recent state of research. They are based on the available information from the art-historical literature and the expertise of the respective compilers.
\nA substantial portion of the online oeuvre catalogue is based on the \u201cCatalogue de l\u2019\u0153uvre de Sophie Taeuber\u201d by Hugo Weber. This, the first and hitherto only, catalogue raisonn\u00e9 records about 500 of the artist’s works and appeared in 1948 within the publication “Sophie Taeuber-Arp”, edited by Georg Schmidt.<\/p>\nDETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THIS OEUVRE CATALOGUE<\/h3>\n
PRELIMINARY REMARKS<\/h3>\n
\nWe endeavour to make it as complete as possible; nevertheless, there are certain objects for which more precise information cannot (yet) be given due to a lack of sources. We are always pleased to receive new leads, supplementary information and missing illustration material. Please send us a message at info[at]sophietaeuberarp.org or make use of our\u00a0contact form<\/a>. All data transmitted to us by you will, of course, be treated as confidential.<\/p>\n
\nAlthough the data are checked with care, errors cannot be ruled out entirely. All information is provided without guarantee.<\/p>\nWORKS<\/h3>\n
TITLES OF WORKS<\/h3>\n
\nThe catalogue\u2019s classification system, which Hugo Weber developed posthumously, is based on a subdivision of Taeuber-Arp’s works into thematic groups within the oeuvre. Each such group is chronologically sorted under a collective heading, which normally describes the main attribute that the works have in common (e.g. \u201cCompositions verticales-horizontales”). The descriptive titles of the individual works are probably informed by Taeuber-Arp’s writings about her works: in a handwritten list of loans for the exhibition “Konstruktivsten” (1937), for example, simple titles such as “Kreisbild” (\u201cCircle Picture\u201d) or “Relief” occur. A study and classification of the titles assigned by the artist is desirable and should still be undertaken.<\/p>\nSTARP-ID<\/h3>\n
DATING<\/h3>\n
\nThe majority of datings were supplied posthumously by Hugo Weber. He established his datings with the aid of previously dated works, photographs, statements made by individuals close to the artist (particularly Hans Arp) or by means of stylistic comparisons.
\nAt this juncture we expressly point out that the resulting dates are approximate only, and that reliable dating of many of Taeuber-Arp’s works remains problematic.
\nAll other entries for datings are taken from the literature or based on the expert opinion of the respective compilers.<\/p>\nMATERIAL\/TECHNIQUE<\/h3>\n
\nUncertainties concerning the materials used are indicated by a question mark (?) in brackets. In some cases \u2013 particularly in respect of the colour pencil drawings \u2013 technical analyses of the materials will still be necessary in order to determine the precise composition of the materials used.<\/p>\nDIMENSIONS<\/h3>\n
EDITION<\/h3>\n
CATALOGUE RAISONN\u00c9 (CR) SCHMIDT\/WEBER 1948<\/h3>\n
\nIf you already know the catalogue raisonn\u00e9 number, you can search for the corresponding work directly in the online oeuvre catalogue using the advanced search function.<\/p>\nCR GIEDION-WELCKER 1957; CR TRIER 1968; CR RAU 1981<\/h3>\n
SIGNATURE\/INSCRIPTION<\/h3>\n
STAMP<\/h3>\n
\nNot every work bearing an oeuvre stamp with a corresponding handwritten number was included in the catalogue raisonn\u00e9 published in 1948 (the catalogue raisonn\u00e9 contains only around 500 works by the artist).
\nIn the years that followed, further inventories were made of previously non-inventoried works and some of these were also marked with an oeuvre stamp. Over time, corrections have also been made to the numbers themselves.
\nIn order to document the individual numbers whilst avoiding confusion with the actual catalogue raisonn\u00e9 numbers (CR Schmidt\/Weber 1948), the category heading “Stamp” is used wherever possible to record the \u0153uvre stamp and the respective handwritten number.
\nIn addition to this oeuvre stamp, a signature stamp was produced which imitates the signature of the artist “S H Taeuber-Arp”.
\nThe entry states the position of this stamp on the given work.<\/p>\nLOCATIONS AND PROVENANCES<\/h3>\n
\nWhen you click on a collection, a preview opens up of all the artworks held in that collection (with links to the online oeuvre catalogue).
\nIf the location cannot be identified with certainty, this is indicated by the wording “Whereabouts unknown”. Here once again, we welcome any new leads! Please send us a message at info[at]sophietaeuberarp.org or make use of our\u00a0contact form<\/a>.
\nThe menu item \u201cCollections<\/a>\u201d in the main menu takes you to the list of all public collections.
\nSystematic checking and investigation of provenances will be carried out incrementally.<\/p>\nARTWORK COMMENTARY<\/h3>\n
EXHIBITIONS<\/h3>\n
\nWhere details are known, there are links to the artworks shown at each of the exhibitions. When you click on a particular exhibition, an overview page opens up showing the exhibited works (with links to the online oeuvre catalogue).
\nFor touring exhibitions, all the stops of the exhibition are mentioned. In this case, however, the works are not linked to each of the stops separately but are recorded in the overall context of the exhibition, considered as one event.
\nThe menu item \u201cExhibitions<\/a>\u201d in the main menu takes you to the list of all exhibitions on Sophie Taeuber-Arp that we have researched to date. This list is being updated continuously to make it as complete as possible.<\/p>\nLITERATURE<\/h3>\n
\nWhen you click on the short form, a new page opens up with the complete bibliographical details.
\nThe menu item \u201cBibliography<\/a>\u201d in the main menu takes you to the list of all bibliographical sources on Sophie Taeuber-Arp that we have researched to date.\u00a0Each publication is assigned to one of the following categories, within which the entries are listed in alphabetical order:\u00a0primary texts, catalogues raisonn\u00e9s and inventories, monographs, exhibition catalogues, essays and unpublished literature. The list as a whole is being updated continuously to make it as complete as possible.<\/p>\nPICTORIAL MATTER<\/h3>\n