Woman Standing Before a Mirror by Otto Mueller

Woman Standing Before a Mirror 1924

lithograph, print

toned paper

light pencil work

germany

lithograph

print

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

watercolour illustration

Otto Mueller's 1924 lithograph "Woman Standing Before a Mirror" depicts a nude woman, standing before a mirror, facing the viewer. The woman's body is stylized, simplified, with the lines of the body being emphasized to bring a sense of dynamism to the artwork. Mueller's style is characteristic of the German Expressionist movement, reflecting their emphasis on emotion and psychological depth. The artwork can be seen as an exploration of the female form and self-reflection. The minimalist composition and heavy lines give the artwork a distinct artistic feel.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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Otto Mueller cast himself as an outsider, a man of mystery who appeared from nowhere. He enjoyed being seen as exotic—rumors circulated that he was a gypsy—and added to the intrigue by depicting women with un-Germanic features.