Lovers
1914
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1914
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Lovers is a 1914 ink by Paul Gangolf, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows two figures standing close together, their bodies tangled in a rough, textured pattern. The background is filled with jagged lines and shapes, almost like a storm of marks. The figures’ faces are blurred, and their hands are pressed against each other’s backs or sides. The whole piece is made by carving into wood and printing it—every line is sharp and solid. The black and white colors make it feel raw and urgent. Look up woodcut to see how this printmaking technique works.
