Artwork
Bust of a Weary Man, Self-portrait (Ermüdender Kopf, Selbstporträt)
Bust of a Weary Man, Self-portrait (Ermüdender Kopf, Selbstporträt) is an ink print by Walter Gramatté. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Bust of a Weary Man, Self-portrait is a 1922 print by Walter Gramatté, created using etching and engraving techniques in green and red ink.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a tired face with a deep red cap, set against a dark, indistinct background. The rough lines and worn appearance convey a sense of fatigue and introspection, reflecting Gramatté's experiences with illness and war.
Technique & Style
Gramatté employed a mix of etching and engraving to achieve a textured, layered effect. The use of green and red ink on dark paper creates a striking contrast, with the red cap providing a focal point amidst the somber tones.
Artist & collection
Artist
Walter Gramatté (8 January 1897 in Berlin – 9 February 1929 in Hamburg) was a German expressionist painter who specialized in magic realism.
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