Artwork
Four Women; Three Standing, One Sitting (VierFrauen; drei stehend, eine sitzend)
Four Women; Three Standing, One Sitting (VierFrauen; drei stehend, eine sitzend) is an ink print by Wilhelm Lehmbruck. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Wilhelm Lehmbruck's 1913 drypoint print, Four Women; Three Standing, One Sitting, is a representation of the human form through simple, expressive lines.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts four nude women in a tight group, with three standing and one kneeling, their bodies arranged in varying poses. The composition explores the human figure through different angles and perspectives.
Technique & Style
The drypoint technique used by Lehmbruck creates a textured, scratchy effect on the paper, giving the image a sense of immediacy. The simplicity and confidence of the lines suggest a quick study or sketch, while shading is used to convey curves and shadows.
History & Provenance
Created in 1913 by German sculptor Wilhelm Lehmbruck, the print reflects his engagement with realism and expressionism, and his interest in capturing emotional expression through the human form.
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Artist
Wilhelm Lehmbruck (4 January 1881 – 25 March 1919) was a German sculptor. One of the most important of his generation, he was influenced by realism and expressionism.
