Artwork
Death as Juggler (Revolution) (Tod als Jongleur [Revolution])
![Death as Juggler (Revolution) (Tod als Jongleur [Revolution]), by Christian Rohlfs, watercolor, 1918](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/christian-rohlfs--death-as-juggler-revolution-tod-als-jongleur-revolution--b8054bf30fc98c3e-w1024.webp)
Death as Juggler (Revolution) (Tod als Jongleur [Revolution]) is a watercolor print by Christian Rohlfs. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Christian Rohlfs's 1918 woodcut, 'Death as Juggler (Revolution)', combines blue-black printing with opaque watercolor on wove paper. The work showcases Rohlfs's experimentation with Expressionist techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a skeletal figure juggling, symbolizing death's presence amidst revolutionary turmoil. Three figures, colored red, yellow, and white, are depicted in dynamic motion, conveying energy and tension.
Technique & Style
Rohlfs employed bold colors and a dynamic composition to create a dramatic effect. Visible brushstrokes and the contrast between blue-black and yellow hues add to the overall sense of movement.
Context
Created in 1918, the work reflects Rohlfs's engagement with German Expressionism and the revolutionary themes of the era.
Artist & collection
Artist
Christian Rohlfs (November 22, 1849 - January 8, 1938) was a German painter and printmaker, one of the important representatives of German expressionism.
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