Head of Prof. Dr. Graef

About this work

This face looks like it’s carved from shadows and light. The eyes are deep hollows, the nose sharp and angular, and the mouth slightly open as if mid-speech. Thick black lines define the shapes, while the background stays flat and pale, making the face stand out like a mask. The artist used a tool to cut into wood, then inked it to print this image—no brushes here. The rough edges and bold lines give it a raw, almost urgent feel. Next, look up woodcut to see how this printing trick works.