Italian Peasants with Wine Flasks 1909

"Italian Peasants with Wine Flasks" is a 1909 drawing by German Expressionist sculptor Ernst Barlach, known for his expressive and simplified figures. The drawing depicts two figures, likely peasants, with one seated and holding a flask, while the other leans against the seated figure. The work showcases Barlach's characteristic use of expressive lines and hatched shading to convey the figures' emotional state and their connection to the rural landscape. The subject matter is likely a depiction of everyday life in rural Italy, and the work showcases Barlach's interest in human figures and their interactions with the natural world.