Young Woman with a Child (Mädchen mit Kind)
1919
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1919
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The image depicts a woman holding a child, with the woman's face turned towards the viewer. The woman has dark hair and is wearing a white dress, while the child is dressed in a white onesie. The background of the image is a mix of blue and brown colors. The woman's facial expression appears to be one of concern or worry, as she gazes directly at the viewer. The child, on the other hand, seems to be looking away from the viewer, its face partially obscured by the woman's arm. This woodcut print is reminiscent of the works of Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, a German Expressionist artist known for his bold and emotive depictions of everyday life.