Adolf Frey 1918

Fritz Eduard Pauli's 1918 woodcut portrait of Adolf Frey depicts the subject in a formal pose, wearing a suit and bowtie. Frey’s hands, one resting on a book and the other holding a potted plant, are emphasized by the artist's use of dark lines and stark contrasts. The portrait's composition, featuring a strong central figure and a dramatic use of light and shadow, showcases the artist's mastery of the woodcut medium. The print is a fine example of portraiture in the early 20th century, utilizing stylistic elements of Expressionism and the New Objectivity movement.