Self-Portrait
1916
Before Josef Albers became the famous guru of color theory known for his perfect 'Homage to the Square' paintings, he was a young artist in Germany dealing with the stress of World War I. This 1916 self-portrait is a woodcut that looks nothing like his later geometric work—it's raw, angular, and deeply emotional. The face stares out with a weary intensity, carved in stark white against a heavy, grainy black background. It’s a fantastic glimpse into his Expressionist phase, proving that even the most rigid abstract artists start with messy, human feelings.
- Technique
- Woodcut
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