Peter Schlemihls wundersame Geschichte: Begegnung Schlemihls mit dem grauen Männlein auf der Landstrasse (Peter Schlemihl's Wondrous Story: Schlemihl Encounters the Little Gray Man on the Road)

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, 1915

The image consists of bold, angular lines and geometric shapes. The central figure is depicted as a person in a blue uniform on a white horse. To the right, two figures in formal attire wearing top hats are featured. The backdrop is a mixture of dark green and black, adding depth to the scene. The composition suggests movement and energy.
Artist
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
Date
1915
Type
Print
Medium
color woodcut on wove paper
Dimensions
29.9 × 29.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image consists of bold, angular lines and geometric shapes. The central figure is depicted as a person in a blue uniform on a white horse. To the right, two figures in formal attire wearing top hats are featured. The backdrop is a mixture of dark green and black, adding depth to the scene. The composition suggests movement and energy.

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner