The Raging Barbarian
1916
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1916
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two struggling figures tangled together, their bodies twisted in rough lines. One person’s arms are wrapped around the other, who’s bent forward with a clenched fist raised. The background is just swirling strokes—no clear shapes, just motion. The artist used quick, uneven lines to show struggle, almost like scribbles. The faces are blurred, making the scene feel raw and urgent. Look up lithography to see how this print was made.
