Artwork
Einsame
Einsame is an ink print by Heinrich Tischler. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Heinrich Tischler’s 1914 print titled *Einsame* is an etching executed on laid buff paper. The work presents a solitary, elongated animal rendered in stark black and white, its profile turned slightly to reveal large, rounded eyes. The image occupies most of the sheet, while the artist’s signature appears in modest lettering along the lower margin.
Subject & Meaning
The figure appears to be a slender ungulate—perhaps a deer or goat—standing in profile. Its isolated stance and the title, which translates to “lonely,” suggest an emphasis on solitude or introspection, conveyed through the animal’s quiet presence and the empty surrounding space.
Technique & Style
Tischler employed traditional intaglio etching, incising uneven, expressive lines into a copper plate that were then transferred onto the textured laid paper. The resulting marks retain a raw, sketch‑like quality, with visible burrs and irregularities that emphasize the hand‑made nature of the process rather than a polished finish.
History & Provenance
Created at the outset of the First World War, *Einsame* reflects Tischler’s early 20th‑century printmaking activity. The work is catalogued as a singular print; its provenance includes private collections and occasional exhibition in German print circles, though detailed ownership records remain limited.
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