The Solitary Woman (Das einsame Weib) 1914

Wilhelm Lehmbruck's 1914 etching, *The Solitary Woman* (Das einsame Weib), depicts a nude female figure standing in a contemplative pose. The work is a prime example of Lehmbruck's expressive style, known for its elongated, slender forms and melancholic tone, which characterized the early 20th-century German Expressionist movement. The artist's signature etching style, evident in the subtle, nuanced lines that define the figure, creates a sense of isolation and introspective melancholy, enhancing the work's profound emotional impact. The etching is currently on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.