Head of a Woman (Frauenkopf)

1915

Karl Schmidt-Rottluff

Associated Names
Karl Schmidt-Rottluff

Artist, German, 1884 - 1976

The image shows a close-up of a face depicted in a stylized, abstract manner with bold black and white contrasts. The head is tilted slightly to one side, giving the impression of looking down or away. The facial features are exaggerated, with large almond-shaped eyes, a prominent nose, and full lips. The hair is depicted with angular, geometric shapes and streaks. The surroundings are minimal, with a textured black background offering no discernible objects or landscapes. The image focuses on the strong lines and shapes that make up the face, highlighting the expressive and graphic nature of the artwork.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1954.12.132

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schapire 1924, Vol. W, no. 189


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1924

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

Wikidata ID

Q65361056

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