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The Married Couple Müller (Ehepaar Müller)

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

National Gallery of Art

The image is a woodcut print depicting two figures in a close-up view, showing their upper bodies and faces. The two individuals appear to be sitting or standing close together in the frame. The person on the left has a slender face with detailed facial features outlined in bold lines, including prominent cheekbones and a small chin. This individual has hair styled into an even parting style that drapes down towards the ears. The person on the right has a more robust face, with a pronounced chin and a mustache, and hair that appears to be closely cropped. Both individuals are wearing dark clothing, possibly suits with visible collars and lapels. The figure on the left is holding an object with elongated fingers pointing. The background consists of a combination of shadows and abstract shapes formed by the contrast of dark and light areas.

Artwork Details

Date
1919
Medium
woodcut on pink blotting paper
Dimensions
4430 × 3564 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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