
Ein Jünger (A disciple)
A powerful woodcut by Erich Heckel depicting a solitary disciple, rendered in the raw, angular lines characteristic of German Expressionism. The stark contrast of black and white heightens the figure's spiritual intensity, with Heckel's bold, jagged carving technique conveying a sense of inner turmoil and devotion. Printed on Van Gelder Zonen laid paper with full margins, the work exemplifies the Expressionist embrace of the woodcut medium as a vehicle for emotional and psychological depth.
- Medium
- Woodcut, on Van Gelder Zonen laid paper (with watermark), with full margins,
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Evening & Day Editions
April 25, 2016
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