God Belly

1921

Ernst Barlach

Associated Names
Ernst Barlach

Artist, German, 1870 - 1938

The image consists of bold, swirling lines and jagged shapes arranged in an abstract manner. Some elements resemble human figures, one appearing to be in a dynamic pose with its arm extended towards a structure emitting smoke. In the foreground, overlapping shapes suggest watching faces, reminiscent of a crowd. The background features varied line work creating texture, similar to turbulence or mountains.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 25.7 x 35.8 cm (10 1/8 x 14 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1954.12.211

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schult 1958, no. 169

  • Series Title

    Die Wandlungen Gottes: 5 [1954.12.206-213]

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This is a drawing featuring a figure blowing a horn with elaborate text around them. The central figure is depicted in a flowing gown, raising a horn to their lips. Bold lines are used to convey movement in the figure's stance and clothing. Surrounding the figure, there is stylized Gothic script including names and the year “1922”. The artwork is rendered in black on a pale background.

Title Page

Ernst Barlach

1920

This is a drawing of a German text arranged in a list format. The text is written in a elaborate Gothic or blackletter typeface and appears to be a numbered list titled "Blattfolge". The list is organized vertically, with numbers from 1 to 7 followed by phrases such as "Der erste Tag," "Die Dome," "Der göttliche Bettler," "Totentanz," "Gott Bauc," "Die feven," and "Der liebente Tag." The background is a neutral shade, allowing the bold black text to stand out prominently.

Die Wandlungen Gottes

Ernst Barlach

1920

The image shows a figure from the waist up at the center. The person is leaning slightly forward, with arms bent at the elbows and hands reaching outward. The facial features are stylized, with pronounced eyes and a distinct beard extending from the chin. The hair is full and wavy, blending into swirling patterns. The individual is wearing a garment with long, wide sleeves. The background has swirling patterns resembling clouds and wind.

The First Day

Ernst Barlach

1920

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1958

  • Schult, Friedrich. Ernst Barlach, das graphische Werke. Hamburg: Dr. Ernst Hauswedell & Co., 1958.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite below image: EB

Wikidata ID

Q65222961

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