Portrait of Miss Buchholz 1922

This is "Portrait of Miss Buchholz," a print by Ludwig Meidner, using lines that feel both delicate and decisive. Look at how he builds up the image, not with solid blocks, but with a network of strokes. It’s like he’s mapping out her face, finding the forms through a process of searching. The etching feels incredibly immediate, as if Meidner is trying to capture not just her likeness, but the fleeting essence of her presence. Take a moment to consider the way he renders her hair, each strand a distinct mark, yet together they form a soft, voluminous whole. The paper has a gentle quality, and it's beautiful how every tiny mark has been made with such precision. This print reminds me of Käthe Kollwitz, both artists sharing an interest in the expressive potential of line. Art is like a conversation, isn't it? Each artist building on what came before, finding their own voice in the process.