Who painted Head of Frau Bauer?

Head of Frau Bauer was painted by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in 1927.

Where can I see Head of Frau Bauer?

Head of Frau Bauer is held by National Gallery of Art.

Can I buy a print of Head of Frau Bauer?

Museum-quality prints of Head of Frau Bauer are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Head of Frau Bauer

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner , 1927

Head of Frau Bauer is an ink print by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. It dates from 1927 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower right in graphite: ELKirchner 27
Markings: Marked:Kirchner's studio stamp (Lugt 1570b)

About this work

Overview

Head of Frau Bauer is a 1927 print by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, created using drypoint with aquatint in brown ink.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a face with wild, tangled hair and a hand or cloth covering the mouth, conveying a sense of psychological intensity through its expressive features and distorted forms.

Technique & Style

Kirchner employed drypoint, a technique that allows ink to accumulate in the grooves of a metal plate, resulting in rough, uneven lines that contribute to the print's textured, expressive quality.

History & Provenance

Created during a period of Kirchner's experimentation with printmaking, Head of Frau Bauer reflects his involvement with Die Brücke, a group that played a significant role in the development of early 20th-century Expressionism.