Peter Schlemihls wundersame Geschichte: Der Verkauf des Schattens (Peter Schlemihl's Wondrous Story: The Sale of His Shadow)
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, 1915
- Artista
- Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
- Datazione
- 1915
- Tipologia
- Stampa
- Tecnica
- color woodcut printed from two blocks on medium thick wove paper
- Dimensioni
- 32,2 × 22,1 cm
- Collezione
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licenza
- Pubblico dominio, CC0
Descrizione dell’immagine
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.