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Heimkehr (Homecoming)

1897

Leopold von Kalckreuth

Associated Names

Leopold von Kalckreuth

Artist, German, 1855 - 1928

The image shows two people in a dark, shadowy scene. Both are walking closely together, with one slightly ahead of the other. Their facial features and hair are not clearly visible due to the low lighting. Both individuals wear long overcoats and hats, indicating they are dressed for cold weather. One person carries a softly glowing lantern, providing light. The background is dark, with faint lights or reflections hinting at the night or evening setting. The scene appears to be outdoors, likely on a path or street.

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Artwork overview

Medium

color lithograph on wove paper
Credit Line

Ruth and Jacob Kainen Memorial Acquisition Fund
Dimensions

image: 19.05 × 19.05 cm (7 1/2 × 7 1/2 in.)
sheet: 36.83 × 26.67 cm (14 1/2 × 10 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

2013.181.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Conrad R. Graeber Fine Art, Riderwood, MD); purchased 2013 by NGA.

Associated Names

Graeber, Conrad

Inscriptions

bottom left in letterpress: GRAF VON KALCKREUTH, HEIMKEHR FARBIGE ORIGINALLITHOGRAPHIE PAN III 4.

Wikidata ID

Q77006222

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