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Large Resurrection (Grosse Auferstehung), by Wilhelm Lehmbruck, ink, 1913

Large Resurrection (Grosse Auferstehung)

Wilhelm Lehmbruck

1913

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Large Resurrection (Grosse Auferstehung) is a 1913 ink by Wilhelm Lehmbruck, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Wilhelm Lehmbruck
When & what style?
1913
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a group of nude figures in various poses. The figures are drawn in a sketchy, expressive style, with bold lines and minimal shading. The artist's use of drypoint creates a sense of texture and depth in the image. The figures seem to be emerging from the background, giving the impression of movement and energy. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look up the artist Lehmbruck, Wilhelm.

About the artist

Portrait of Wilhelm Lehmbruck
Artist

Wilhelm Lehmbruck

Wilhelm Lehmbruck (4 January 1881 – 25 March 1919) was a German sculptor. One of the most important of his generation, he was influenced by realism and expressionism.

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