Composition with Five Nude Figures 

Ludwig von Hofmann's "Composition with Five Nude Figures" is a striking example of an etching, a printmaking technique where acid is used to create lines on a metal plate. The artwork depicts five nude figures rendered in an abstract style, with simplified forms and elongated limbs. The artist's mastery of line is evident in the delicate yet confident strokes, capturing a sense of movement and energy within the figures. While the precise date of creation is unknown, this etching is attributed to the prolific German artist known for his contributions to Symbolism and Jugendstil art movements.