Macbeth V (The Vision of Lady Macbeth)

1918

Wilhelm Lehmbruck

Associated Names
Wilhelm Lehmbruck

Artist, German, 1881 - 1919

This is a drawing depicting a dark scene with a central figure surrounded by ghostly entities. The central figure wears a crown and a long garment and has an intense expression. Surrounding the figure are various ghostly forms, including skull-like faces. The drawing is detailed and textured, with intricate line work conveying movement and depth. In the foreground, a smaller figure reaches up towards the central figure. Skulls and specter-like figures in the background enhance the eerie atmosphere, creating a haunting visual narrative.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.928

  • 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

Q65578822

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