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Dr. Hans Bütow

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

1925

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Early Modern Portrait

Dominant colour

Dr. Hans Bütow is a 1925 ink by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
When & what style?: 1925
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a face in profile and three-quarter view, drawn with quick, confident lines. The hair is loose and wavy, while the eyes and nose are simple but expressive. The paper has a textured, almost sketchy look, with some faint background marks. The artist used a drypoint technique, which means they scratched into the paper to create the lines. This method makes the lines look slightly fuzzy and layered. Next, check out Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig to see more of his work.