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1922
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner captures his biggest champion, the art collector Gustav Schiefler, in this bold, high-contrast portrait from 1922. Surrounded by sketches and portfolios, Schiefler sits comfortably examining a print, embodying the role of the ultimate connoisseur. As a key figure in German Expressionism, Kirchner used jagged lines and stark black-and-white contrasts to convey the intense personality of his subject rather than just a realistic likeness. Schiefler was so devoted to Kirchner that he actually catalogued the artist's entire graphic oeuvre, making this portrait a heartfelt tribute to a vital friendship in the art world.
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