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Girl Dreaming

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

National Gallery of Art

This is a woodcut of the upper body of a person portrayed in a contemplative pose. The figure has defined facial features, including eyes, a nose, and lips. The hair is stylized with dark, heavy lines and appears to be short and wavy. The person is wearing a garment with strong linear patterns. The background consists of abstract shapes and faint human figures that blend into the surroundings. The overall design is complex with intricate lines and textures typical of woodcut prints.

Artwork Details

Date
1918
Medium
woodcut in black on buff wove paper
Dimensions
3435 × 4239 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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