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Passion II (Leidenschaft II), by Wilhelm Lehmbruck, ink, 1914

Passion II (Leidenschaft II)

Wilhelm Lehmbruck

1914

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Passion II (Leidenschaft II) is a 1914 ink by Wilhelm Lehmbruck, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Wilhelm Lehmbruck
When & what style?
1914
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a sketch of a nude figure, likely a woman, with her head tilted back and arms raised. The figure is drawn in a simple, expressive style, with bold lines and minimal detail. The sketch is done in a drypoint medium, which gives it a rough, textured quality. The artist has used a range of values to create depth and volume in the figure, from the dark shadows of the face and body to the lighter tones of the arms and legs. The simplicity and expressiveness of this sketch make it a compelling work of art. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created it, you might want to look up Wilhelm Lehmbruck.

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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