Porträt Alte Frau (Rosa Meidner II) 1922

"Porträt Alte Frau (Rosa Meidner II)," a 1922 etching by German Expressionist artist Ludwig Meidner, is a powerful portrait of an older woman. Her deeply etched features and contemplative pose convey a sense of wisdom and resilience. Meidner’s expressive lines and bold contrasts create a dramatic and emotional impact. The artwork’s subject, believed to be Rosa Meidner, the artist’s wife, is a testament to the artist's interest in portraying the human condition with honesty and depth. This evocative artwork exemplifies the power of expressionism to capture the essence of a subject and evoke a strong emotional response.