Head in Profile 1923

"Head in Profile" is a 1923 etching by German Expressionist artist Walter Gramatté. This work showcases Gramatté's signature style with bold lines and simplified forms, depicting a profile portrait of a young woman with an intense gaze. The textured surface and bold outlines create a sense of depth and dynamism, characteristic of Expressionist art. Gramatté's artistic career was tragically short, ending at the young age of 32, but his influential works, including this etching, continue to be studied and appreciated by art enthusiasts.