Sleeping (Schlafende)

1922

Erich Heckel

Associated Names
Erich Heckel

Artist, German, 1883 - 1970

The image is a woodcut or linocut print depicting a person's upper body and head. The individual is upright yet reclined. The person's facial features are depicted with bold lines, creating a stark contrast, highlighting their eyes, nose, and lips. The hair is detailed with sweeping strokes. They appear to be wearing a garment that covers the shoulders. The surrounding area is minimal or abstract, focusing on the expressions and positioning of the individual, with no additional objects or jewelry present. The overall background complements the stark, expressionist style of the artwork, with contrasting areas suggesting depth and texture.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(R.E. Lewis, Inc., San Francisco); Jacob and Ruth Kainen, Washington, D.C., purchased January 17, 1970; gift to NGA, 1977.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1964

  • Dube, Annemarie and Wolf-Dieter Dube. Erich Heckel; das graphische Werke. 2 vols. New York: Ernest Rathenau, 1964, 1965.

Wikidata ID

Q65568050

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