Woman, Washington

1949

Rudi Lesser

Associated Names
Rudi Lesser

Artist, German, born 1901

The image is a monochrome portrait depicting an individual from the shoulders up, facing forward with a slightly tilted head. The facial features are abstract and sketch-like, characterized by heavy outlines and textured shading. The face appears somber with slightly furrowed brows and pursed lips. The hair is dark and wavy, framing the face and extending to the shoulders. The clothing is a loose, textured garment with indistinct patterns. The background is filled with abstract, loosely drawn lines and textures, contributing to the rough and expressive style of the piece. There are no visible pieces of jewelry or objects held by the individual.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    aquatint and etching in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jacob Kainen

  • Dimensions

    plate: 21 x 17.6 cm (8 1/4 x 6 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 27.2 x 21.2 cm (10 11/16 x 8 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.98.305


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Jacob Kainen [1909-2001], Washington, D.C. (Lugt 4737); gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by the artist, lower left in graphite: Washington '49; by the artist, lower right in graphite: Rudi Lesser

Wikidata ID

Q76357011

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