Self-Portrait 1924

Bernhard Kretzschmar’s 1924 “Self-Portrait” is a striking etching that showcases the artist’s expressive style. The work depicts the artist’s head and shoulders, rendered in a starkly realistic manner, with strong contrasts between light and shadow. The artist's intense gaze and pronounced wrinkles convey a sense of age and introspection, while the use of hatching and cross-hatching gives the image a textured, almost sculptural quality. This self-portrait offers a glimpse into Kretzschmar’s artistic sensibilities and his ability to capture the essence of his own likeness through the medium of printmaking.