Sitzender, nach links dem Boden entgegen neigender Akt c. 1923

This is Georg Kolbe's "Sitzender, nach links dem Boden entgegen neigender Akt," created with brush and ink. The immediacy and fluidity of ink on paper lends itself perfectly to capturing the human form. The artist uses expressive brushstrokes to define the figure, creating a sense of movement and volume. Kolbe was a famous sculptor and his work in bronze focused on the nude. Here we can see him working through poses as an exploration of form. The ink, applied with varying degrees of pressure, creates a tonal range that suggests the play of light and shadow across the body. The use of ink as a medium aligns the artwork with traditions of calligraphy and drawing, where the artist's hand is directly visible in the final product. The artist’s focus on the body reveals a fascination with physical presence. In this artwork, the interplay of materials, making, and subject matter creates a sense of intimacy and immediacy, inviting viewers to contemplate the beauty and complexity of the human form.