1918
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Old Man is a 1918 graphite by Christian Rohlfs, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a rough, textured portrait of an older man. His face is carved with sharp lines and deep shadows, giving it a worn, almost carved-in-stone look. The brown tones dominate, with patches of lighter areas showing through the dark lines. The artist used a printing method that leaves visible marks, like ink smudges or scratches. This gives the whole piece a gritty, handmade feel. Look up woodcut to see how this technique works.
Christian Rohlfs (November 22, 1849 - January 8, 1938) was a German painter and printmaker, one of the important representatives of German expressionism.
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