The image displays an abstract wave-like line on the left, with tendrils curving upwards. On the right, there is a figure with a round head and simple body sitting on an abstract formation. In the center, there are abstract forms implying the movement of a fish-like creature. The artwork blends organic and abstract elements, creating a dreamlike landscape with a whimsical twist.

Der Baum der Sehnsucht (The Tree of Longing)

1920

Medium: lithograph on pale brown paper
Classification: Portfolio
Period: 1901 to 1925
Image size: 3682 × 4715px

Description

The image displays an abstract wave-like line on the left, with tendrils curving upwards. On the right, there is a figure with a round head and simple body sitting on an abstract formation. In the center, there are abstract forms implying the movement of a fish-like creature. The artwork blends organic and abstract elements, creating a dreamlike landscape with a whimsical twist.

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