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Man in a Sleigh, 1920 (oil on canvas)
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Man in a Sleigh, 1920 (oil on canvas)
1769278 Man in a Sleigh, 1920 (oil on canvas) by Gramatte, Walter (1897-1929); 115.7x110.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Man in a Sleigh; Der Mann im Schlitten); Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright
Media ID 22274774
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1920 Artist German Black Colour Chill Diminishing Perspective Downcast Expressionism Expressionist German Art German Artist Heartbroken Incopyright Melancholia Melancholy Modern Art Negative Concept One Man Only One Person Only Outer Garment Overcoat Past Perspective Receding View Road Transport Road Vehicle Sleigh Sleigh Ride Streetlamp Temperature The Past Vanishing Point Vehicle Vehicles Wintry Headwear Sadness Walter Gramatté
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The print captures a hauntingly beautiful painting titled "Man in a Sleigh" by German artist Walter Gramatte. Painted in 1920, this oil on canvas artwork measures 115.7x110.5 cm and is part of a private collection. In the painting, we see a lone figure sitting in a sleigh, his face turned away from us towards the distance. The atmosphere is filled with melancholy and sadness as the man appears heartbroken, lost in his thoughts. The use of black color dominates the composition, adding to the negative concept conveyed by the artist. The wintry scene further enhances the sense of isolation and desolation portrayed in this early twentieth-century piece of modern art. The cold temperature is palpable through the man's attire - he wears a heavy coat and hat to protect himself from the chill. Gramatte's skillful brushwork creates depth and perspective as our gaze follows the receding view down an empty road lined with streetlamps. This diminishing perspective adds to our understanding that this man's sorrow extends beyond what we can see. Through this powerful artwork, Gramatte invites us into a world where emotions are tangible and loneliness prevails. It serves as a reminder that even amidst beauty, there can be profound sadness lurking beneath its surface. This photograph provided by Bridgeman Images allows us to appreciate Gramatte's expressionist style and delve into his exploration of human emotion during Germany's tumultuous early twentieth century period.
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