Artwork
Selbstbildnis im Portrait nach links
Selbstbildnis im Portrait nach links is a graphite painting by Anita Rée. It dates from 1919 and is held in the collection of the Hamburger Kunsthalle.
About this work
Overview
Selbstbildnis im Portrait nach links is a pencil drawing created by Anita Rée around 1919. It is a self-portrait held in the Hamburger Kunsthalle.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman's face in profile, gazing to the left, with her hair covered. A small heart is drawn in the bottom-left corner, adding a personal touch to the composition.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in pencil, with a background of mixed brown and gray tones, showcasing Rée's skill in capturing subtle nuances with a simple medium.
History & Provenance
Anita Rée, born in Hamburg in 1885, created this self-portrait during her time as an avant-garde painter in the Weimar Republic. Her work was later deemed degenerate by the Nazi regime, contributing to her tragic death in 1933.
Artist & collection
Artist
Anita Clara Rée (born 9 February 1885 in Hamburg, died 12 December 1933 in Kampen) was a German avant-garde painter during the Weimar Republic.
