
title page for Alfred Döblin: Das Stiftsfräulein und der Tod (Alfred Döblin: The Canoness and Death)
Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig · German
1913
- Medium
- woodcut
- Classification
- Volume
- Period
- 1901 to 1925
- Image size
- 7774 × 10535px
Description
The image features angular lines and bold black shapes forming an abstract design. On the left side, there is a block of text with a striking font amidst fluid shapes on the right. The abstract lines on the right suggest elongated figures or flowing fabric. The design merges text with fluid forms, combining the appearance of a book cover or a poster with abstract expression.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).