Man with a Pipe (Self-Portrait)

1907

Emil Nolde

Associated Names
Emil Nolde

Artist, German, 1867 - 1956

This image is a portrait illustrating only the head and shoulders of a person. The person appears to be facing forward, with their head slightly tilted to one side. The facial features are abstract, primarily shown through bold strokes that suggest eyes, a nose, and a mouth, but are not detailed. The hair is not distinctly visible, but the head is covered by a broad-brimmed hat rendered in the same monochromatic style. The clothing is also outlined with dark strokes, but it lacks detail, blending into the abstract depiction of the person. No jewelry or specific objects are visible being held by the person. The background is entirely plain white, emphasizing the abstract and bold lines composing the portrait.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in black on calendered paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 57.3 x 40.2 cm (22 9/16 x 15 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.128.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schiefler/Mosel 1966, no. L 5


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1995

  • Emil Nolde: The Painter's Prints, Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 1995, 153-154, no. 33a.

Bibliography

1966

  • Schiefler, Gustav, and C. Mosel. Emil Nolde: das graphische Werk. 2 vols. Cologne, Germany: Verlag M. Du Mont Schauberg, 1966-1967, no. L 5.

Wikidata ID

Q74893964

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