Jakob Bosshart: Neben der Heerstrasse (Jakob Bosshart: Near Main Street)

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and Jacob Bosshart (author)

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a book cover with woodcut illustrations. The cover is designed for a book titled "Neben der Heerstraße" by Jakob Bosshart. The artwork shows a reclining figure in a contemplative or melancholy pose with sharp lines and contrasts. To the right, there are two figures walking in a bold style. The text on the cover is in a Gothic typeface. The illustrations are by E.L. Kirchner, reflecting a German Expressionist style. The publisher information "Verlag von Grethlein & Co. Zürich Leipzig" is present at the bottom.