Die Morgue (The Morgue) (headpiece, page 5) from Georg Heym: Umbra Vitae (Georg Heym: The Shadow of Life)
The image is a rectangular artwork composed of sharp, angular lines and shapes. Abstract human-like figures are depicted, hinting at a gathering of people. One central figure appears to have extended arms. The composition is contained within a black background contrasting with light areas, creating depth.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1924
- Medium
- woodcut from a bound volume with 50 woodcuts (including cover and front and back endpapers) on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 14202 × 10650 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original