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The Wife of Professor Goldstein

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

National Gallery of Art

The image features a composition of interwoven shapes and angular lines creating an abstract visual impression. The design resembles fragmented pieces that could be interpreted as parts of a human face, with suggested eyes and a mouth formed by the meeting of lines and curves. The use of light and dark contrasts enhances the abstract nature of the image, akin to a collage or mosaic coming together to form a visage out of chaos.

Artwork Details

Date
1916
Medium
woodcut in black on blotting paper
Dimensions
2957 × 5338 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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