Der Polster (The Cushion)
1903
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1903
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a person lying on a couch, half-covered by a blanket. The room has a simple, flat look with bold colors—green walls, yellow flowers on the wallpaper, and a red-brown border. The person’s head rests on a pillow, and their legs stick out, wearing dark socks. The artist used sharp lines and simple shapes, almost like a print. The couch looks soft but is drawn with clean, blocky strokes. See how this style works by checking out woodcut.
