Through the use of little more than folds, Messerschmidt conjured baffled joy, pure anguish, leering sadism and other ...
Franz Xaver Messerschmidt, Character Head Number 33, “An arch villain” (1777/1783), pewter casting (79.9% tin, 18.8% lead), 39 x 26 x 25 cm, height above ground: 105 cm (all images courtesy Belvedere ...