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The Wanderer

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a figure standing in a mountainous landscape. The scene is depicted with simple, bold lines that suggest the contours of the mountains in the background and the valleys in the foreground. The figure in the center appears to be a stylized representation with exaggerated features. The drawing also features a small structure placed in the left mid-ground. The overall composition is stark and expressive, emphasizing the roughness and solitude of the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1922
Medium
drypoint
Dimensions
5359 × 3268 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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