Peter Schlemihls wundersame Geschichte: Der Verkauf des Schattens (Peter Schlemihl's Wondrous Story: The Sale of His Shadow)

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, 1915

The image contains strong angular lines and a mix of geometric and organic shapes, forming an abstract composition. In the center, deep purple and black shapes resemble a figure draped in a cloak. Surrounding this central shape are sharp, fragmented lines and patterns in red and black. A red circular form is positioned above the purple shape, resembling an umbrella. The composition hints at an outdoor scene with stylized foliage and figures.
Artist
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
Date
1915
Type
Print
Medium
color woodcut printed from two blocks on medium thick wove paper
Dimensions
32.2 × 22.1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image contains strong angular lines and a mix of geometric and organic shapes, forming an abstract composition. In the center, deep purple and black shapes resemble a figure draped in a cloak. Surrounding this central shape are sharp, fragmented lines and patterns in red and black. A red circular form is positioned above the purple shape, resembling an umbrella. The composition hints at an outdoor scene with stylized foliage and figures.

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner