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Adhba die Kamelin (Adhba the Camel)

Lovis Corinth

National Gallery of Art

The image features swirling, dynamic lines and shapes forming an abstract scene. Thick lines converge at the top to outline a human-like figure with outstretched arms. Below, curved lines and shading create an image of a horse, with a dark circular form possibly representing an eye, and legs bent as if in motion. The bottom area is filled with dense hatching suggesting movement or texture, evoking a sense of galloping or spinning.

Artwork Details

Date
1919
Medium
drypoint in black on wove paper
Dimensions
2694 × 4122 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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