Karl Schmidt-Rottluff

Heiliger Franziskus [St Francis]

Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, Heiliger Franziskus [St Francis]

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About this artwork

The mask-like face of the saint expresses a forceful, charismatic presence. The powerful form is influenced by tribal masks and medieval woodcuts.

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title:

Heiliger Franziskus [St Francis]
accession number:

GMA 2708
artist:

Karl Schmidt-Rottluff German
gallery:

Scottish National Gallery Of Modern Art (Modern One)(In Storage)
object type:

Work on paper
subject:

Die Brücke (The Bridge) Expressionism
glossary:

Woodcut Expressionism Die Brücke (The Bridge)
materials:

Woodcut on paper
date created:

1919
measurements:

59.70 x 49.40 cm (paper 78.70 x 62.00 cm)
credit line:

Purchased 1982
copyright:

© DACS 2017.

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