The Dead Man (Der tote Mann)

1915

Wilhelm Lehmbruck

Associated Names
Wilhelm Lehmbruck

Artist, German, 1881 - 1919

The image is a sketch of two nude human figures. Both figures are shown in an intertwined pose. The figure in the front is seen from the back, kneeling with their head turned to the side. The second figure leans towards them, resting their head on the shoulder. The facial features of both figures are softly penciled with no definitive details. Their hair is short and loosely sketched. The sketch lacks clothing or distinguishable jewelry. The background consists of abstract, textured strokes that create shading and depth, emphasizing the interaction between the two figures without additional elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint [trial proof]

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1952.8.257

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Petermann 1964, no. 86, State ii/ii


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1964

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

Wikidata ID

Q65367851

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