Who painted Wehrlin, Facing front?

Wehrlin, Facing front was painted by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1924.

Where can I see Wehrlin, Facing front?

Wehrlin, Facing front is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

Wehrlin, Facing front

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner , 1924

Wehrlin, Facing front is a print by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner produced the black‑and‑white print *Wehrlin, Facing front* in 1924. The work presents a close‑up of a male sitter, showing his face and shoulders against a textured backdrop of vertical strokes that suggest a wall or curtain.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a man with pronounced features—a broad nose, large eyes and a short beard—rendered in a stark, confrontational manner. The direct gaze and simplified forms convey a sense of psychological intensity typical of Kirchner’s expressionist concerns.

Technique & Style

Kirchner employed sharp, jagged lines that recall woodcut carving, using bold, simplified shapes to define the facial features. The background consists of rough, vertical hatching, creating contrast with the smoother planes of the face and emphasizing the work’s graphic force.

History & Provenance

Created during the later phase of Kirchner’s career, the print follows his involvement with Die Brücke, the avant‑garde group he co‑founded in 1905. It reflects the artist’s continued exploration of printmaking after his earlier painting achievements.