Untitled

Untitled

Ernst Barlach

1910

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows a woman sitting alone in a dimly lit room. She’s wearing a long dress with stripes and a shawl draped over her shoulders. A basket sits on the floor beside her, and the walls and furniture around her are simple, almost sketchy lines. The artist used a scratchy, textured style that makes the scene feel quiet and serious. The lighting is low, focusing just on her face and hands. If you like this style, look up lithography to see how it works.

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