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Der Abend [Evening]

Paul Gangolf

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a chaotic, layered composition with a variety of thick, bold lines and angular shapes, conveying movement and energy. Various forms and figures merge together, creating a bustling scene suggestive of a busy urban environment. Overlapping elements hint at crowded streets, with some shapes resembling buildings or signs like "BAR" and "HOTEL." The composition also includes swirling wheels and figures that suggest human interaction within a textured tapestry.

Artwork Details

Date
1922
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
8335 × 11305 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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