The image depicts the upper portion of a person's body, focusing on their face. The individual is shown in a frontal position with their facial features visible. These include eyes, a nose, and a mouth. The hair is short and neatly combed. The person is not wearing any clothing or jewelry, and they are not holding any objects. The background is minimalistic, featuring simple lines. The artwork consists of bold pencil or charcoal lines, emphasizing the structure of the face.

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Dr. Hans Bütow

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (German, 1880 - 1938)

1925

Medium: drypoint in black on wove paper
Classification: Print
Dimensions: plate: 30.2 x 25 cm (11 7/8 x 9 13/16 in.) ; sheet: 47 x 33.2 cm (18 1/2 x 13 1/16 in.)
Culture: German
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line: Gift of Jacob Kainen
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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