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Untitled, by Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, ink, 1921

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Overview

Untitled is a 1921 ink by Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Karl Schmidt-Rottluff
When & what style?
1921
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This image is a lithograph of a face, with bold lines and dark shading. The face is turned slightly to the left, with the eyes closed and the mouth open in a slight expression. The lithograph is done in a simple yet expressive style, with thick lines and bold shading that give the face a sense of depth and emotion. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the subject is lost in thought. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to check out the work of Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, a German artist known for his expressive and emotive lithographs.

About the artist

Portrait of Karl Schmidt-Rottluff
Artist

Karl Schmidt-Rottluff

Karl Schmidt-Rottluff (Karl Schmidt until 1905; 1 December 1884 – 10 August 1976) was a German expressionist painter and printmaker; he was one of the four founders of the artist group Die Brücke.

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