Untitled

Untitled

Ernst Barlach

1924

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a hunched figure kneeling on rough ground. The person’s head is bowed, hands clasped tightly in front. Their body is drawn with quick, uneven lines, giving a sense of weight and exhaustion. The background is dark and textured, almost like storm clouds or heavy brushstrokes. The artist left the figure’s face mostly shadowed, making it feel universal rather than specific. The signature in the corner reads "E. Barlach," but no other details are visible. Look up lithography to see how this print was made.

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