Peter with a Gunshot Wound in His Forehead

Executed in drypoint, the work features loose, quick strokes for facial contours, contrasting with heavier, scratchy lines for hair and beard, leveraging the medium’s textural capabilities to convey emotional intensity.

Created in 1918, the print is now part of the National Gallery of Art’s collection in Washington, D.C., testifying to Gramatté’s contribution to German Expressionism amidst personal and global upheaval.

This work emerges from Gramatté’s magic realism and mystical themes, yet diverges by directly addressing the harsh realities of war and illness, common among Expressionist artists responding to WWI’s devastation.

While specific legacy details of this piece are not widely highlighted, it contributes to the broader recognition of Gramatté’s expressive and often somber depictions of human experience during tumultuous periods.