The Burial (Begräbnis)

Deutsche Grafik 1903–1925, 1916

The image consists of wavy, elongated lines and shapes forming an abstract depiction of a procession moving through a valley. Small, dark shapes with highlights of red and blue suggest figures marching or walking. Abstract formations resembling hills are on both sides, with black lines suggesting landscape contours. In the distance, blocky, red forms could be interpreted as buildings. The dark background enhances the abstract nature of the image.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1903–1925
Date
1916
Type
Print
Medium
color linocut on japan paper
Dimensions
35.3 × 40 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image consists of wavy, elongated lines and shapes forming an abstract depiction of a procession moving through a valley. Small, dark shapes with highlights of red and blue suggest figures marching or walking. Abstract formations resembling hills are on both sides, with black lines suggesting landscape contours. In the distance, blocky, red forms could be interpreted as buildings. The dark background enhances the abstract nature of the image.

Deutsche Grafik 1903–1925