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Komposition

August Macke

National Gallery of Art

The image displays bold, black lines and sharp angles arranged in an abstract composition. The dominant shapes resemble human figures and suggest stylized silhouettes or shadowy outlines in dynamic poses. The forms could be interpreted as three figures standing closely surrounded by jagged edges, implying movement and energy. The composition may evoke the sense of people in conversation or interaction, presented in a stylized and abstract way.

Artwork Details

Date
1918
Medium
linoleum cut in black on cream wove paper
Dimensions
8621 × 11168 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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