Head of a Woman (Weiblicher Kopf)

1915

Karl Schmidt-Rottluff

Associated Names
Karl Schmidt-Rottluff

Artist, German, 1884 - 1976

The image is a black and white print portraying a stylized human face and part of the shoulders in an angular and abstract style. The head is slightly tilted to the right, with geometric features including pronounced lines for the eyes, nose, and mouth. The hair is depicted short with bold lines. The person appears to be wearing a garment framing the face, suggested by strong linear strokes. There are no accessories present. The background features bold black patterns and the piece is set on a neutral, beige background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1945.5.1322

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schapire 1924, Vol. W, no. 180

Associated Artworks

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This is a painting of a comedic and busy scene in an antiquities shop or museum. The image shows an eclectic collection of artifacts displayed, including a partially opened sarcophagus with a vibrant sarcophagus to its right. Various sculptures and busts surround the scene, depicting mythical or historical figures contributing to the antiquated setting. The shelves are packed with a variety of vases differing in size and design, referencing ancient artifacts from different cultures. At the bottom of the image are scrolls, statues, and smaller objects adding to the chaotic yet fascinating atmosphere. The style resembles that of Thomas Rowlandson, known for vivid, satirical depictions and bustling compositions filled with lively detail.

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Thomas Rowlandson

1811

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Thomas Rowlandson

1756

Modern Antiques

Thomas Rowlandson

1811


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Karl Buchholz; purchased by Lessing J. Rosenwald from the Office of the Alien Property Custodian, Janaury 6, 1945; given to NGA, 1945

Associated Names

Bibliography

1924

  • Schapire, Rosa. Karl Schmidt-Rottluffs graphische Werk bis 1923. Berlin: Euphorion-Verlag, 1924.

Wikidata ID

Q65080304

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