Ernst Barlach (1870-1938) - Barmherziger Samariter

Ernst Barlach (1870-1938), Mercy Samaritan, 1919. Woodcut on hand-made paper, 18 x 12.5 cm on 32.3 x 24 cm, verso titled. Condition: Good condition. Illustrations are part of the condition description. Provenance: Private collection, Berlin. Monogrammed in the plate. Biography Ernst Barlach ranks among the most important German artists of Expressionism and Classical Modernism. The sculptor, graphic artist, and writer, born in 1870 in Wedel, developed a distinctive formal language characterized by expressive force and profound humanity. In addition to his well-known sculptures, Barlach produced an extensive graphic body of work with impressive woodcuts, lithographs, and drawings. His works deal with existential themes such as suffering, hope, loneliness, and human dignity. Characteristic are the reduced forms, bold lines, and the intense emotional impact of his representations. Ernst Barlach is regarded as one of the most important representatives of Expressionist sculpture and printmaking of the 20th century.

Estimate:£166.7

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