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Der Dichter (The Poet)

Lovis Corinth

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching of a seated man from the waist up. The man is leaning slightly forward, with his head turned towards the viewer. He has prominent facial features, including a bushy beard and mustache, along with wavy hair combed back. He is wearing a suit with a jacket and bow tie, holding a sheet of paper in his hands. The background consists of vertical and diagonal lines, implying the presence of another object or a curtain to his left, providing a textured backdrop. The image is primarily monochromatic, emphasizing contrasts and lines within the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1920
Medium
drypoint and roulette in black on J. W. Zanders wove paper
Dimensions
3319 × 4341 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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