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Harmonica Player

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a series of lines and shapes creating an abstract composition that suggests human figures. The bold strokes in black and red give the impression of two faces, one positioned slightly above and to the right of the other. The lines have a textured and unfinished quality, resembling graffiti or a sketch. The positioning and orientation of the figures may suggest a conversation between two people.

Artwork Details

Date
1919
Medium
lithograph in red and deep violet on blotting paper
Dimensions
3219 × 3722 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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