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Wife of Professor Schaxel

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an abstract composition with bold, jagged lines and sweeping curves that resemble a human face, including eyes, a nose, and disordered hair. Dark and light contrasts add depth, similar to a woodcut technique, highlighting the intense expression present in the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1917-1918
Medium
woodcut printed in black
Dimensions
3630 × 4215 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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