Who painted Bärtiger Mann?

Bärtiger Mann was painted by Wilhelm Morgner in 1912.

Where can I see Bärtiger Mann?

Bärtiger Mann is held by National Gallery of Art.

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Artwork

Bärtiger Mann

Wilhelm Morgner , 1912

Bärtiger Mann is a print by Wilhelm Morgner. It dates from 1912 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:below image, in graphite: Fra Morgner / bärtiger Mann; on verso, in graphite, by various later hands: 734; G. B. (?) 30; 231/71; -SGR-; 21; WILHELM MORGNER 1891-1917 BARTIGER MANN WOODCUT

About this work

Overview

Bärtiger Mann, created by Wilhelm Morgner in 1912, is a linocut print rendered in black ink on beige wove paper, depicting a bearded face partially obscured by a mass of branches.

Subject & Meaning

The print features a bearded face emerging from a tangle of branches, set against a solid black background that contrasts with the light beige of the face and foliage, imbuing the subject with a sense of emergence or entwinement.

Technique & Style

Characterized by sharp, uneven lines, the work reflects the directness of linocut technique, with rough edges and jagged shapes resulting from the carving process on linoleum blocks.

History & Provenance

Created in 1912, specific provenance details are not provided, highlighting the work within Morgner's early 20th-century output.

Context

Part of Morgner's body of work known for bold, textured prints, Bärtiger Mann aligns with early 20th-century explorations of expressive printmaking techniques.

Legacy

As part of Morgner's oeuvre, the work contributes to the broader recognition of his contribution to expressive, textured printmaking of the period, though its individual impact is not specifically delineated.