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Head of Prof. Dr. Graef

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a stylized depiction of a person, focused on the face and shoulders. The person is facing forward, with a prominent head and neck visible. The facial features are abstract, with deep, bold lines defining the eyes, nose, and a curled mustache. The hair is represented with angular lines, and there is a suggestion of a beard or facial hair below the mouth. The clothing is suggested with broad, sweeping lines that create shapes around the shoulders. The person appears amidst an abstract background, predominantly filled with black and beige, with textured patterns giving the impression of depth and movement around the head and shoulders.

Artwork Details

Date
1915
Medium
woodcut printed in black
Dimensions
3607 × 5040 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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