Selbstbildnis (Self-Portrait) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)
1920
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1920
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketchy black-and-white drawing shows a face wearing a wide-brimmed hat. The lines are rough and uneven, almost like scribbles. You can just make out the eyes, nose, and mouth, but the details are loose and wobbly. The artist signed it in the corner with the date "2 April 1920." It looks like they were experimenting with quick, messy marks instead of smooth lines. Want to learn more? Check out lithography.
