Karl Schmidt-Rottluff
Heiliger Franziskus [St Francis]
About this artwork
In direct contrast to Dürer’s sophisticated and detailed use of the medium of woodcut, Schmidt-Rottluff, one of a group of young men in Dresden who called themselves Die Brucke (The Bridge), was interested in the direct, rough carving of the wood block as an expression of vitality. Schmidt-Rottluff’s print is reminiscent of African masks; a monumental, rough-hewn image of the saint.
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title:Heiliger Franziskus [St Francis]
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accession number:GMA 2708
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materials:Woodcut on paper
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date created:1919
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measurements:59.70 x 49.40 cm (paper 78.70 x 62.00 cm)
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credit line:Purchased 1982
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copyright:© DACS 2017.