Interieur mit Stehlampe (Interior with Floor Lamp)
1916
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1916
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a dim room with rough lines and dark shading. A floor lamp stands tall in the center, its cord tangled on the floor. Nearby, a couch sits half-hidden, with a person curled up under a blanket. The walls look uneven, and a framed picture hangs crookedly above the couch. The artist used quick, scratchy marks to show light and shadow. The lines feel urgent, like they were drawn fast. Next, look up technique: drypoint to see how this print was made.