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Die Graphik Ernst Ludwig Kirchners bis 1924, von Gustav Schiefler Band I bis 1916 (The Graphic Art of Ernst Ludwig Kirchner to 1924 by Gustav Schiefler Volume 1 to 1916)

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and Gustav Schiefler (author)

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a portrait of a person with only the upper body visible. The person is shown in a three-quarter view, with the head slightly tilted forward and to the side, eyes looking down. The facial features are stylized with angular lines and patterns, creating a sense of sharp cheekbones, a defined nose, and closed lips. The hair is portrayed as a solid, dark mass. The individual is wearing a simple garment with linear patterns on the neck and shoulder area. The background has abstract, irregular shapes.

Artwork Details

Date
1926
Medium
bound volume with 53 woodcuts and color woodcuts
Dimensions
4471 × 7299 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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