Artwork
Homecoming (Heimkehr)
Homecoming (Heimkehr) is an ink print by Walter Gramatté. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Homecoming (Heimkehr) is a drypoint print created by Walter Gramatté in 1920. It is a representative work of the artist's graphic style, characterized by stark and expressive lines.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two figures sitting together, their faces obscured, with clasped hands. The surrounding environment is conveyed through jagged lines and chaotic marks, suggesting turmoil. The work reflects Gramatté's experiences during World War I and his personal struggles with illness.
Technique & Style
Gramatté employed the drypoint technique, scratching directly into a metal plate to create the image. This method yields a raw, urgent quality, emphasizing the expressive lines that define his style.
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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