1922
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Couple (Das Paar) is a 1922 ink by Walter Gramatté, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a couple, with the man on the left and the woman on the right. The man has a beard and is wearing a hat, while the woman is wearing a hat and has her hand on the man's shoulder. The background is a blue-green color. The couple is drawn in a simple, yet expressive style, with bold lines and minimal details. The etching technique gives the image a textured, rough quality, which adds to its emotional impact. The simplicity and intimacy of the image make it feel like a quiet, personal moment. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the world of etching.
Walter Gramatté (8 January 1897 in Berlin – 9 February 1929 in Hamburg) was a German expressionist painter who specialized in magic realism.
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