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The artwork depicts an abstract image of a person's head and partial shoulders. It is centered and angled slightly to the right, emphasizing angular and geometric features with sharp contrasts of black and white. The person's hair has spiked and jagged edges, and their facial features are exaggerated with almond-shaped eyes, a long and narrow nose, and distinct lips. Lines and patterns on the face add detailed texture. Geometric patterns around the shoulders suggest clothing. The background is a plain, neutral tone.

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Dr. Ludwig Binswanger (Kopf Dr. Ludwig Binswanger)

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (German, 1880 - 1938)

1917/1918

Medium: Woodcut on wove paper
Classification: Print
Dimensions: sheet: 59 x 41 cm (23 1/4 x 16 1/8 in.)
Culture: German
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line: Purchased as the Gift of Nelson Blitz, Jr., and Catherine Woodard in honor of Perri and Allison Blitz
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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