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Dr. Fredman Bauer

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The image shows a composition of dynamic, swirling lines and shapes, creating an abstract scene on the paper. Amidst the chaotic arrangement, certain lines form angles that could resemble rooftops, while others curl and swoop like branches. Subtle, vertical lines hint at figures or totems, and a few strokes suggest forms of an animal. The interplay of thick and thin lines throughout the piece produces layers, adding depth to the abstract impression conveyed by the artwork.
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Goatherd with Goats, 1917, graphite and pen and black ink on white board, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.671

Goatherd with Goats

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner · 1917 · graphite and pen and black ink on white board ·  Accession ID  2012.92.671