Der Blick (The Gaze) c. 1900

"Der Blick" (The Gaze), created around 1900 by German Expressionist artist Karl Hofer, depicts a man and woman locked in an intense gaze. The etching captures a fleeting moment of intimacy with its expressive lines and simplified forms. The background features a pattern of stars, symbolizing the celestial realm and adding a sense of mystery to the scene. This work exemplifies Hofer's early style, influenced by the Expressionist movement, which emphasized emotional intensity and subjective experience over traditional representational art.