Artwork
Nude IX
Nude IX is an ink print by Georg Schrimpf. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower left in block: GEORG SCHRIMPF; lower right in block: ORIGINALHOLZSCHNITT
About this work
Overview
Nude IX is a 1918 woodcut on wove paper by Georg Schrimpf, a German artist associated with the Neue Sachlichkeit movement.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two curved figures embracing, surrounded by tall grass and a few flowers, against a black background. The nude form is a recurring subject in Schrimpf's work, treated here with a restrained, objective approach.
Technique & Style
The woodcut technique, where the design is carved into wood and then printed, gives the image sharp edges and solid shapes. The print features bold, flat lines and a stark contrast between black ink and white paper, characteristic of the medium.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Georg Schrimpf (13 February 1889 – 19 April 1938) was a German painter and graphic artist.
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