Death with a Coffin
1917
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1917
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This woodcut shows a dark figure with a coffin, in a stark, black-and-white style. The figure's face is obscured, and it's dressed in a long, dark robe with a hood. The artist has used bold lines and stark contrasts to create a sense of drama and tension. The overall effect is one of somberness and introspection. If you like this kind of art, you might want to check out more woodcuts by Rohlfs, Christian.
