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Self-Portrait with Hand on Forehead (Selbstbildnis mit der Hand an der Stirn)

Käthe Kollwitz

National Gallery of Art

This print shows a sketch of a person's face, with a detailed depiction of their features. The individual is facing forward with their forehead resting on one hand. The sketch emphasizes deep-set eyes, a broad nose, tightly closed lips, and rough, loosely drawn hair. There are no visible clothes or accessories. The background is plain, off-white paper with some stray dark lines.

Artwork Details

Date
1910
Medium
etching and drypoint in black-brown ink on wove paper
Dimensions
3083 × 3431 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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