At the Hairdresser's

c. 1920

Emil Betzler

Associated Names
Emil Betzler

Artist, German, 1892 - 1974

This is a drawing of a street scene with mannequins and pedestrians. The image shows a busy urban environment with various elements such as mannequins in a shop window, pedestrians, and a person on a motorcycle. The composition captures daily life in a bustling street. Mannequins with exaggerated features are displayed in a shop window advertising a coiffure service. Nearby, there are pedestrians depicted in a caricature-like manner with detailed facial features and clothing, reminiscent of 1920s style. A scooter is also present in the scene, adding a sense of movement. The drawing showcases intricate linework and shading for texture and depth.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint on wove cream paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen

  • Dimensions

    plate: 23.5 × 31.6 cm (9 1/4 × 12 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 31.7 × 41 cm (12 1/2 × 16 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2012.92.170


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Jörg Maass Kunsthandel, Berlin); Ruth Kainen, Washington, D.C., purchased March 10, 2003; Gift to NGA, 2012.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed below image, at right, in graphite: EBetzler; on verso, in graphite, by later hand: E70 - 630/44

Wikidata ID

Q76556268