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Der Erwerbslose (The Unemployed Man)

Heinrich Hoerle

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an illustration of a man from the torso up. The man is positioned upright and slightly leaning forward, with his head tilted downward. His facial features are exaggerated, with deeply furrowed brows, downturned eyes, a large nose, and pursed lips. His hair appears sparse and close to the scalp. He is wearing a buttoned jacket with an Iron Cross emblem on the chest, and his hands are clenched into fists at his sides. A cap is tucked under his left arm. The background is plain and unadorned, emphasizing the figure against a simple beige backdrop.

Artwork Details

Date
1920
Medium
lithograph on pale brown paper
Dimensions
3688 × 4701 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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