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Macbeth V (The Vision of Lady Macbeth)

1918

Wilhelm Lehmbruck

Associated Names

Wilhelm Lehmbruck

Artist, German, 1881 - 1919

The image depicts intricate swirling lines converging around a central figure, surrounded by other humanoid shapes. Some shapes resemble ethereal figures or spiritual apparitions. In the lower portion, there is a silhouette resembling a reclining human form. The abstract composition invites contemplation of the relationships between the figures.

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Artwork overview

Medium

Etching and drypoint
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1944.2.39
Catalogue Raisonné

Petermann 1964, no. 182, State ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1964

Petermann, Erwin. Die Druchgraphik von Wilhelm Lehmbruch: Verzeichnis. Stuttgart: Verlag Gerd Hatje, 1964.

Wikidata ID

Q65026649

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