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1913
Ernst Barlach captures the raw, heavy reality of everyday life in this 1913 sketch, a hallmark of the Expressionist movement. Three figures stand huddled in heavy, shapeless coats—a man with hands in his pockets, a woman clutching a bottle, and another cradling a baby—looking as if they've just stepped out of a biting winter wind. Barlach was famous for his sculptural, blocky figures, and you can see that solid, weighty quality even in his quick strokes here. It's a glimpse into the struggles of the working class, rendered with an empathy that makes you wonder what stories these silent, weary travelers are carrying.
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