Bronze figure - Hilarious Monopod (1934) - sign. Ernst Barlach

The sculpture on the left is dominated by the drapery of the shell in which the old man is enveloped. The artful draping draws attention to itself. With the right hand, which can be imagined under the coat, the old man pulls his jacket seeming like a shield. With his left hand he leans on a stick. While he gains ground with his left leg, he advances slowly with the right leg which seems to be handicapped. The "Hilarious Monopod" (Vergnügtes Einbein) was carved in 1934 by Ernst Barlach. It based on a lithograph created in 1922. The sculpture bears the signature “E. Barlach”.

Height: 53 cm
Width: 29 cm
Depth : 20 cm
Weight: 14.40 kg
100 % bronze