Ostpreussisches Ehepaar (Couple from East Prussia)
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 two older people sitting close together. The man wears a dark coat and a bow tie, while the woman has a high collar and buttons on her jacket. Their faces are drawn in quick, rough lines, with little shading—just shadows under the eyes and chin. The artist used a drypoint tool, pressing lines into the paper to create texture. The background is barely there, just a few faint strokes. The sketch looks hurried, like it was done fast. Next, check out Corinth, Lovis to see more of his work.
