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Rape II (Raub II, Weib halb)

1911

Wilhelm Lehmbruck

Associated Names

Wilhelm Lehmbruck

Artist, German, 1881 - 1919

The image features flowing lines and soft curves, creating an abstract composition that suggests human figures. The rounded shapes and lines evoke the impression of two individuals, one standing and one kneeling, engaged in an interaction that resembles an embrace.

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Artwork overview

Medium

drypoint on laid paper
Credit Line

Gift of Christopher and Beverly With in memory of Karl and Gerda With
Dimensions

plate: 29.69 × 23.81 cm (11 11/16 × 9 3/8 in.)
sheet: 45.72 × 31.75 cm (18 × 12 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

2017.133.6
Catalogue Raisonné

Petermann 1964, no. 10, State i/iii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Beverly and Christopher With, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 2017.

Associated Names

With, Christopher

Bibliography

1964

Petermann, Erwin. Die Druchgraphik von Wilhelm Lehmbruch: Verzeichnis. Stuttgart: Verlag Gerd Hatje, 1964: no. 10, state i/iii.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: W. Lehmbruck

Watermarks

VAN GELDER ZONEN

Wikidata ID

Q77260735

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