Deliberation (Beratung)

Deliberation (Beratung)

Christian Rohlfs

1913

crayon

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This woodcut shows three men sitting close together in a rough, rocky landscape. Their faces are simple but expressive, with strong lines and shadows. One man holds a small object in his hands, while the others lean in, as if listening or talking. The artist used a mix of green and black to create a stark, earthy feel. The lines are bold and uneven, giving the scene a raw, almost sketchy look. Next, check out the technique: woodcut to see how artists carve and print images like this.

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