Eccentric Clown (Excentric-Clown) 1948

"Eccentric Clown (Excentric-Clown)" is a 1948 woodcut by German Expressionist artist Erich Heckel. The work features a close-up portrait of a man with a thick mustache and a receding hairline, set against the backdrop of a carnival scene. The bold, black lines and stark contrasts of the woodcut lend the image a powerful, almost theatrical presence, characteristic of Heckel's artistic style. The subject's melancholic gaze and the bustling carnival imagery create a sense of isolation and contemplation, suggesting a commentary on the alienation of modern life.