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Deliberation (Beratung)

1913

Christian Rohlfs

Associated Names

Christian Rohlfs

Artist, German, 1849 - 1938

The image shows angular lines and sharp geometric shapes, forming three humanoid figures. The figures seem to be conversing, with exaggerated limbs and facial outlines creating a sense of movement. The woodcut print technique adds texture and depth to the stark black and white contrast of the composition.

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Artwork overview

Medium

woodcut
Credit Line

Andrew W. Mellon Fund
Accession Number

1977.79.1
Catalogue Raisonné

Vogt 1960, no. 74

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1960

Vogt, Paul. Christian Rohlfs; das graphische Werk. Recklinghausen: Verlag Aurel Bongers, 1960.

Wikidata ID

Q65566795

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