Praying Boy (Betender Knabe) from the periodical Kündung, vol. 1, no. 2 (February 1921)

1921

Lasar Segall

Associated Names
Lasar Segall

Artist, Lithuanian, 1890 - 1957

The image is a black and white print showcasing a full-body depiction of a person standing upright and facing forward. The figure has stylized and abstract facial features, with large black eyes and a simple nose and mouth. The person wears a cap with a shadowy pattern and a robe-like garment covering most of their body. They appear to be holding something in their hands. To the right behind the person, there is a small six-pointed star. The background consists of bold, abstract lines and shapes creating contrast between black and white. The bottom of the image includes some indecipherable text likely in a stylized script. The entire scene is printed on a piece of paper with worn edges, particularly visible on the right and lower sides.
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Provenance

Beverly and Christopher With, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 2015.

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Wikidata ID

Q77015558

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