In 1906 he traveled to Russia. The strong bodies and expressive faces of the Russian peasants stimulated the development of his mature style, which characteristically features heavy, massive figures in rigid drapery, animated by a single, forceful movement as exemplified by The Avenger.
In 1906 he traveled to Russia. The strong bodies and expressive faces of the Russian peasants stimulated the development of his mature style, which characteristically features heavy, massive figures in rigid drapery, animated by a single, forceful movement as exemplified by The Avenger. Even when he worked with other materials, as in his bronze Death, he often emulated the blocky, rough-hewn quality of wood sculpture to achieve a more brutal effect. Also a distinguished playwright of Der tote Tag and Der Findling, he may be best known for War Monument. For 10 points name this Expressionist sculptor whose style has also been called Modern Gothic.
In 1906 he traveled to Russia. The strong bodies and expressive faces of the Russian peasants stimulated the development of his mature style, which characteristically features heavy, massive figures in rigid drapery, animated by a single, forceful movement as exemplified by The Avenger.
Ernst {Barlach}