Head of a Woman (Frauenkopf)

1915

Karl Schmidt-Rottluff

Associated Names
Karl Schmidt-Rottluff

Artist, German, 1884 - 1976

The image shows a stylized portrait of a person's face, focusing closely on the head and face. The person is in a frontal position. The face is depicted in a bold, geometric style, with strong lines and contrasting black and white shapes. The facial features include simplified eyes with a strong brow ridge, and a prominent, angular nose. The person appears to have short, dark hair that is suggested rather than clearly defined, using angled lines and shading. The clothing and background are abstract, with diagonal lines and patterns that create a dynamic visual texture around the face. No jewelry is visible, and there are no objects being held. The background consists of a blank and sparse design that frames the face, accentuating the contrast and stylized form of the portrait.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1945.5.1323

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schapire 1924, Vol. W, no. 184

Associated Artworks

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This is a painting of a comedic and busy scene in an antiquities shop or museum. The image shows an eclectic collection of artifacts displayed, including a partially opened sarcophagus with a vibrant sarcophagus to its right. Various sculptures and busts surround the scene, depicting mythical or historical figures contributing to the antiquated setting. The shelves are packed with a variety of vases differing in size and design, referencing ancient artifacts from different cultures. At the bottom of the image are scrolls, statues, and smaller objects adding to the chaotic yet fascinating atmosphere. The style resembles that of Thomas Rowlandson, known for vivid, satirical depictions and bustling compositions filled with lively detail.

Modern Antiques

Thomas Rowlandson

1811

Caricatures (volume VI)

Thomas Rowlandson

1756

Modern Antiques

Thomas Rowlandson

1811


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Karl Buchholz; purchased by Lessing J. Rosenwald from the Office of the Alien Property Custodian, January 6 , 1945; given to NGA, 1945

Associated Names

Bibliography

1924

  • Schapire, Rosa. Karl Schmidt-Rottluffs graphische Werk bis 1923. Berlin: Euphorion-Verlag, 1924.

Wikidata ID

Q65080306

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