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"Einer dirne schön gesicht muss allgemein sein wie's sonnenlicht" ("A Pretty Girl's Face is Like the Sunshine")

Lovis Corinth

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching featuring multiple figures shown from the waist up, concentrating on their upper bodies and heads. The figures are close together, implying an interaction or conversation. Their facial features are detailed with expressive and textured lines. The individuals have various hairstyles, some possibly wearing hats. Their clothing is depicted with loose, dynamic lines, suggesting layers of fabric like coats or dresses. The minimalistic background lacks a discernible setting or objects and the focus remains on the figures. Handwritten text at the top adds visual elements but is not clearly legible. The scene displays dynamic interactions and textural contrasts created by the etching technique.

Artwork Details

Date
1923
Medium
etching in black on laid paper
Dimensions
3120 × 4090 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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