Selbstbildnis an der Staffelei (Self-Portrait with Easel)
1918
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1918
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a man holding a small object in one hand while leaning on a tall easel. The lines are loose and scratchy, giving the whole image a rough, textured look. The man’s face is simple, with just a few quick strokes to suggest his features. The artist signed it in the corner, and the paper has a slightly uneven edge. The drawing feels fast, like it was made in one go without much smoothing out. Next, check out Corinth, Lovis for more of his quick, expressive sketches.
