The image shows abstract shapes and lines forming two distinct clusters against a monochromatic background. On the left, there are angular, abstract faces resembling caricature-like facial expressions. On the right, there are elongated, linear figures suggesting human forms in motion. Both clusters are enclosed within rounded edges and separated by a horizontal division. Handwritten text is present at the top and bottom of the page.

Vorsatz (front endpapers) from mock-up of Georg Heym: Umbra Vitae (Georg Heym: Shadow of Life)

1912/1922

Medium: woodcut from a bound volume with 51 woodcuts (including cover and front and back endpapers) on pink wove paper
Classification: Volume
Period: 1901 to 1925
Image size: 13089 × 10090px

Description

The image shows abstract shapes and lines forming two distinct clusters against a monochromatic background. On the left, there are angular, abstract faces resembling caricature-like facial expressions. On the right, there are elongated, linear figures suggesting human forms in motion. Both clusters are enclosed within rounded edges and separated by a horizontal division. Handwritten text is present at the top and bottom of the page.

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