← Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig

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.

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.

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