Lastträgerin
1912
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1912
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Lastträgerin is a 1912 ink by Wilhelm Morgner, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image is a black-and-white woodcut showing a rough, jagged figure. The lines are thick and uneven, making the shapes look sharp and uneven. The figure’s arms are stretched out, holding something heavy, and the background has a chaotic, textured look. The artist used simple shapes and bold contrasts to create a strong image. The woodcut technique means the artist carved into wood and printed it, leaving some areas black and others white. Next, look up woodcut to see how this printing method works.
