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Faust and the Ditchdigging Workers

Max Slevogt

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a scene depicting a gathering of people near a waterfront with a prominent tower structure. The drawing features a group of figures situated on a sloped terrain. One figure, positioned prominently in the foreground, appears to be leaning with a walking cane or stick. In the background, the outline of a large body of water is visible, suggestive of a river or sea, with a detailed architectural structure that resembles a series of buildings or a tower resting at the water's edge. The sketch is executed with a focus on lines and shadings, providing a contrast between the figures and the environment, capturing a moment of interaction and atmospheric perspective.

Artwork Details

Date
1926
Medium
etching and drypoint printed in black on wove paper
Dimensions
8769 × 10811 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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