"Brother, Turn to Me!" (Book XI: Brother Ivan Fyodorovich, facing p.468)

1949

Fritz Eichenberg

Associated Names
Fritz Eichenberg

Artist, American, 1901 - 1990

The image shows a noir urban street scene at night, with a single streetlamp casting light and shadows. The composition features a large lamp post illuminating a cobblestone path and part of a building. The street appears empty, creating a sense of mystery and solitude. Shadows are prominent, enhancing the night-time ambiance. The perspective leads towards a narrow alley in the background, adding depth to the setting.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 21.4 × 16.1 cm (8 7/16 × 6 5/16 in.)
    sheet: 30.5 × 20.3 cm (12 × 8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.17.70

  • Series Title

    Dostoevsky's "The Brothers Karamazov" [1950.17.29-78]

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

"Fritz Eichenberg" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. "E." lower left composition, in stone, artist's hand. Not dated. Verso: none.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q65224126

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