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Weiblicher Akt in Abwehr (Female Nude Defending Herself)

Lovis Corinth

National Gallery of Art

The image is a monochromatic illustration of a person's upper body from the waist up. The individual is in a dynamic pose with one arm raised over the head and the other arm extended slightly downwards. The head is tilted back with an upward gaze, and the facial features, including the open mouth and closed eyes, are highlighted. The person has short dark hair and is depicted without clothing, wearing a necklace with large beads. The background is plain with no additional elements.

Artwork Details

Date
1913
Medium
lithograph in black on wove paper
Dimensions
3560 × 3354 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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