Untitled

Untitled

Ernst Barlach

1917

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a person in rough clothes walking beside a large, shaggy dog. The scene looks cold and rough, with dark lines and shadows. The ground is uneven, and the person holds a stick while the dog’s head is turned slightly toward them. The artist used a scratchy, textured style that makes the image feel raw and urgent. The lines are uneven, almost like they were made quickly. Look up lithography to see how this print was created.

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