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West to East

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Provenance

Harry Scherman

American, 1887 - 1969

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The image features abstract sweeping and jagged lines that form indistinct shapes. Amidst the brushstrokes, the shapes vaguely resemble human-like forms interacting. Their elongated limbs and postures suggest movement. The swirling lines add texture, reminiscent of flowing fabrics or organic forms. — Lovis Corinth, unidentified, Fritz Gurlitt, The Fall of Man (Der Sündenfall), 1919, color woodcut with unique inking on wove paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2010.129.1

The Fall of Man (Der Sündenfall)

Lovis Corinth, unidentified, Fritz Gurlitt · 1919 · color woodcut with unique inking on wove paper · 2010.129.1