Rape II (Raub II, Weib halb)

Executed in drypoint, the work showcases Lehmbruck’s experimentation with printmaking, contrasting his more common sculptural practice. The rough, urgent quality of the marks on the metal plate enhances the emotional depth of the figure.

While specific provenance details are not provided, the piece is dated to 1911, situating it within Lehmbruck’s period of stylistic evolution, influenced by both realism and the emerging expressionist movement.

Rape II reflects the broader artistic climate of early 20th-century Germany, where artists were moving towards more expressive forms of representation. Lehmbruck’s engagement with drypoint also speaks to the period’s interest in printmaking techniques.