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The image includes sharp, angular lines and jagged shapes that converge and diverge across the canvas, forming a complex composition. There is a central focus resembling a human face with sections suggesting eyes, nose, and a mouth, set amidst chaotic patterns. Dark areas contrast with lighter segments, creating a play between shadows and light reminiscent of leaves or feathers. Various textures are present, some appearing smooth while others are rougher, contributing to an intricate landscape.

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Fanny Wocke

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (German, 1880 - 1938)

1916

Medium: woodcut on blotting paper
Classification: Print
Dimensions: image: 30.5 x 40 cm (12 x 15 3/4 in.) ; sheet: 42.2 x 56.8 cm (16 5/8 x 22 3/8 in.)
Culture: German
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line: Ruth and Jacob Kainen Collection, Gift in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art
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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